Servings: 2 serves
Zaru Udon (Cold Udon) ざるうどん
Enjoy a refreshing bowl of Zaru Udon—cold, chewy udon noodles served with a savory dipping sauce. A simple, delicious Japanese summer dish ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Udon Noodles
- 2 servings udon noodles
- plenty water for cooking
Mentsuyu Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup kaeshi *1
- 1½ cup dashi *2
Toppings & Garnishes (suggestions)
- shredded nori seaweed
- tenkasu
- finely chopped scallions
- grated ginger
- thinly sliced myoga
- sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Udon Noodles
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 10–12 minutes for dried, a couple minutes for fresh/frozen). *3
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once cooked, immediately drain and rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop them cooking further.
- Rub the noodles gently while rinsing to remove excess starch.
- For extra chill, place noodles in a bowl of ice water for 1–2 minutes, then drain well. *4
Prepare the Dipping Sauce
- Dilute 1/2 cup of kaeshi with 1 1/2 cups of dashi and chill until ready to serve. *5
Prepare Toppings and Garnishes (of your choice)
- Chop scallions and myoga finely. Grate fresh ginger.
- Arrange toppings on a small plate so each person can add them to the dipping sauce as desired.
Serving
- Place the cold, drained noodles on a bamboo mat (zaru) or plate.
- Sprinkle with shredded nori for garnish.
- Arrange toppings on a small plate and serve with the dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 594mg, Potassium: 158mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 7IU, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.4mg