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Pork Udon Noodle Soup - Butaniku Udon

A flavor-packed journey into the heart of Japanese comfort food.
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Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 4

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g udon noodles
  • 450 g pork belly or pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 240 g sliced mushrooms shiitake or your choice
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 4 boiled eggs halved
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 6 cups pork broth
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nori (seaweed strips) for garnish Optional

Instructions
 

  • If you don't have store-bought pork broth, you can make your own by simmering pork bones, onion, garlic, ginger, and water for a few hours. Strain the solids and keep the broth.
  • Follow the package instructions to cook the udon noodles. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat, cook the sliced pork until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms until they are golden brown and cooked. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine the pork broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Bring it to a simmer.
  • Add the cooked udon noodles, sautéed pork, and mushrooms to the simmering broth. Let it cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
  • Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed.
  • Ladle the udon soup into bowls. Top each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a halved boiled egg.
  • For an extra touch, sprinkle some nori strips over the bowls.
Keyword japanese, noodles, soup
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