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Tempura Udon
Chewy udon in clear dashi broth crowned with crispy shrimp and vegetable tempura. Textural perfection in every slurp.
Prep 20 min
Cook 20 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Japanese·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Broth
- 5 cups dashi
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 4 servings udon noodles
Step 2 — Tempura
- 8 shrimp (peeled)
- 1 sweet potato (sliced)
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- Ice cold water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Green onions
- Grated daikon
Instructions
- 1
Fry tempura
Heat oil to 350°F. Dip shrimp and vegetables in cold tempura batter. Fry until light golden, 2–3 minutes. Drain on wire rack.
- 2
Assemble
Heat broth. Cook udon, divide among bowls, ladle broth over. Place tempura on top or on the side to stay crispy. Garnish with green onions and daikon.
Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 20g protein · 60g carbs · 16g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
