Curry Udon
Japanese Curry Udon Recipe - A New Favorite For The Kids
Summer is usually the season for cold udon in our family. Every restaurant visit, my kids would opt for this refreshing dish to beat the heat. But this year, something changed. My oldest decided to order Curry Udon for the first time, and let me tell you, it’s his new obsession!
The rich, flavorful curry broth is made with Dashi, a Japanese fish broth that gives it an irresistible depth. You won’t believe how delicious it is until you try it yourself.
This recipe is super easy to whip up, perfect for busy families. But a word of caution: prepare a bib or towel - the curry splash is real!
RECIPE
Servings: 2-3
Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
3 pcs Chicken thigh
1/4 pc Onion
4 cups Water
2 packs Dashi
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp Curry powder (I used mild flavor)
1 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Potato starch + 1 tbsp water
Scallion
Frozen Udon or precooked Udon (follow package instructions)
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Instructions:
Prep the chicken and onion: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the onion.
Make the dashi broth: In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the dashi packs. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then remove the packs.
Add chicken and onion: Toss in the onion and chicken pieces, letting them cook in the broth until the chicken is fully cooked.
Season the soup: Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, curry powder, honey, and salt to create the rich curry base.
Thicken the broth: Mix the potato starch with 1 tbsp of water to make a slurry. Add this to the pot and stir until the broth thickens.
Prepare the udon: Cook the frozen udon according to the package instructions.
Assemble and serve: Combine the cooked udon and curry soup in a bowl, and top with freshly sliced scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Why You will Love this recipe:
Quick and easy: Perfect for busy weeknights.
Family-friendly: Kids will love the mild curry flavor, and it’s a great introduction to Japanese comfort food.
Nutritious: Packed with protein from chicken and rich in flavor without being overly heavy.
