Spicy Miso Udon
Spicy Miso Udon
Ingredients
For the Spicy Miso Sauce
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 splash dark soy sauce, for color
- 6 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 teaspoons chili oil or crisp, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, as needed
- 2 green onion, sliced, as needed
- 2 tablespoons fried shallots, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to the package instructions. This typically takes 2-3 minutes for fresh or frozen udon. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white miso paste and hot water. Whisk vigorously until the miso paste is fully dissolved and forms a smooth paste. This ensures there are no lumps in your sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
To the miso mixture, add the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, a splash of dark soy sauce (for color), granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and chili oil or crisp. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the drained udon noodles to the bowl with the spicy miso sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly, ensuring every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Divide the coated udon noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and crispy fried shallots. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Miso Udon
For the Spicy Miso Sauce
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 splash dark soy sauce, for color
- 6 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 teaspoons chili oil or crisp, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, as needed
- 2 green onion, sliced, as needed
- 2 tablespoons fried shallots, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to the package instructions. This typically takes 2-3 minutes for fresh or frozen udon. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white miso paste and hot water. Whisk vigorously until the miso paste is fully dissolved and forms a smooth paste. This ensures there are no lumps in your sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
To the miso mixture, add the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, a splash of dark soy sauce (for color), granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and chili oil or crisp. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the drained udon noodles to the bowl with the spicy miso sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly, ensuring every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Divide the coated udon noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and crispy fried shallots. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 5 min