Description
This Easy 15 Minute Curry Udon recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender udon noodles with a savory Japanese curry sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Curry Udon:
- 400g udon noodles, homemade or store-bought
- 3 cups dashi stock (750ml / 25.36fl oz), or chicken stock
- 200g beef mince
- 1 Japanese curry roux (approx 100g / 3.5oz), homemade or store-bought
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 spring onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add beef mince and cook until browned.
- Add Dashi and Udon: Pour in dashi stock and bring to a boil. Add udon noodles and cook until softened.
- Thicken with Curry Roux: Break up the curry roux and add to the pot, stirring until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add rayu chili oil or shichimi togarashi.
- Top with spring onions, furikake, bonito flakes, or fried shallots.
- Enhance with chicken katsu or tempura for added texture.
- Adjust curry thickness by simmering or adding more roux.
- Customize with extra stock for a soupier consistency.
- For umami, consider adding soy sauce or salt and pepper.
- Use fresh udon for best results, or opt for frozen or dried noodles.
- Choose between homemade dashi, powder, or substitute with stock.
- Experiment with different meats or tofu for varied protein options.
- Prefer S&B Golden Curry or homemade roux for authentic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
