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Zaru Udon

Name: Zaru Udon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Udon noodles', 'amount': '200g'}; {'ingredient': 'Grated ginger', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Wasabi', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Nori seaweed, thinly sliced', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions, thinly sliced', 'amount': '2'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '1/3 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Mirin', 'amount': '1/3 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Dashi stock', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}

Zaru Udon is a delightful Japanese dish that is perfect for hot summer days or whenever you crave a light, refreshing meal. It features chilled udon noodles served on a bamboo tray (zaru), accompanied by a flavorful dipping sauce. The garnishes of green onions, nori seaweed, wasabi, and grated ginger add a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish's simplicity underscores the Japanese cuisine's philosophy of highlighting the ingredients' natural tastes.

Servings: 2

Ingredients

Udon noodles: 200g
Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
Wasabi: 1/2 teaspoon
Nori seaweed, thinly sliced: 1 tablespoon
Green onions, thinly sliced: 2
Soy sauce: 1/3 cup
Mirin: 1/3 cup
Dashi stock: 1/2 cup

Instructions

Start by preparing the udon noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and immediately rinse under cold water until completely cooled. This process stops the cooking and gives the noodles their distinctive chewy texture.
While the noodles are cooking, begin preparing the dipping sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock. Stir until well mixed.
Divide the cooled udon noodles into individual serving plates or traditional bamboo trays (zaru) if available.
Serve the dipping sauce in a separate dish. Add the garnishes - green onions, nori seaweed, wasabi, and grated ginger on top of the sauce or on the side, according to your preference.
To enjoy Zaru Udon, grasp a small bundle of noodles with chopsticks, dip them into the sauce, and savor! Remember, in Japanese dining, it's completely acceptable to slurp your noodles.

Dietary Information

Servings: 2 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 300 • Fat: 1g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 1g