Kara Udon
Introducing an easy and delicious recipe for Kara Udon, specially designed for Australian toddlers! This nutritious Asian-style dish is a great way to get your little one to try new flavours, and uses fresh ingredients like udon noodles, vegetables, mushrooms and chicken to create a tasty meal that kids love. Make sure to try out this mouth-watering dish - your little one will thank you for it!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Kara Udon, Japanese noodles, Soup,
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 4 grams
- Carbs: 24 grams
- Fats: 4 grams
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 grams of Udon Noodles
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of mirin
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 3 pieces of kombu seaweed
- 2 tablespoons of katsuobushi
- 2 tablespoons of Sake
- 2 tablespoons of miso paste
- 500 millilitres of water
Directions
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Begin by boiling a large pot of water.
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Once the water has come to a boil, add the Udon noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente.
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Drain the noodles and set aside.
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In a separate pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant.
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Add the kombu seaweed and katsuobushi and continue to sauté for another minute.
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Add the sake, mirin, and soy sauce and cook for another minute.
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Add the miso paste and whisk until smooth and combined.
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Add the water to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Finally, add the cooked noodles and toss to coat.
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Serve warm, with a side of your choice. Tada! Your Kara Udon is ready for the little ones!
Recommended Sides
- A light and refreshing green salad
- Sweet and sour fruits
- Grilled vegetables
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