Description
Curry udon is a quick and delicious Japanese dish that combines udon noodles with a flavorful curry broth, perfect for a 15-minute meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Japanese curry powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 cup cooked protein (tofu, chicken, or beef)
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced carrot and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the curry powder, soy sauce, and sugar, mixing well to combine.
- If using, add the cooked protein to the skillet and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the curry sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili paste or sriracha to the broth.
- Substitute udon noodles with soba or rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg