{"id":"recipe_7d0223495d","slug":"classic-japanese-udon-soup","title":"Classic Japanese Udon Soup","description":"A comforting, traditional East Asian noodle soup featuring thick, chewy udon noodles in a delicate, savory dashi broth.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"400g Udon noodles (frozen or fresh)","name":"Udon Noodles","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14,"usUnit":"oz","form":"frozen or fresh","notes":"Thick wheat noodles","group":"Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"800ml Dashi stock","name":"Dashi Stock","quantity":800,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Traditional Japanese soup stock","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp Soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Light or regular","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tbsp Mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Sweet rice wine","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"To taste","group":"Broth","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 Green onion, sliced","name":"Green onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"Green parts only","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"grated","notes":"Fresh","group":"Toppings","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and keep warm.","group":"Soup Base","title":"Combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring a separate large pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 1-2 minutes for frozen, or 8-10 minutes for dried).","group":"Noodles","title":"Bring a separate large pot of water","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Noodles"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain the noodles thoroughly and divide them into two deep serving bowls.","group":"Assembly","title":"Drain the noodles thoroughly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Ladle the hot soup base over the noodles until they are submerged.","group":"Assembly","title":"Ladle the hot soup base","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Garnish with sliced green onions and a small amount of grated ginger. Serve immediately.","group":"Garnish","title":"Garnish with sliced green onions and a small amount of grated ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"Using frozen udon noodles often provides a better texture (chewier) than dried ones. For a richer flavor, you can use Awase dashi (a mix of kelp and bonito flakes).","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Medium pot","Large pot","Colander","Soup bowls"],"diet":["dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowl","note":"Standard individual servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dashi broth can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Cook the noodles just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover broth and noodles separately in airtight containers in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat broth in a pot and add noodles briefly to warm through."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7d0223495d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b95b3407-aaaf-4a90-8153-c9dccf8a4049","imageAlt":"Classic Japanese Udon Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["udon","noodles","soup","quick","comfort food","japanese"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Japanese Udon Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:06:44.149Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:06:44.149Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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