Creamy Miso Udon: Quick Comfort Food for Any Day Recipe
This Creamy Miso Udon recipe is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender udon noodles with a savory miso-based sauce, sautéed vegetables, and fragrant green onions. It is a perfect weeknight meal that blends traditional Japanese flavors with simplicity and ease, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 200 grams Udon Noodles (Cook according to package instructions)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Miso Paste (Use white for milder flavor, red for stronger)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Can substitute with vegetable oil)
Vegetables & Garnish
- 1 cup Vegetables (e.g., bok choy, carrots; seasonal veggies can be substituted)
- 2 pieces Green Onions (Chives can be used as an alternative)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients and have your udon noodles ready for cooking.
- Cook Udon Noodles: Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain well and set aside, reserving some cooking water.
- Heat Sesame Oil and Sauté Garlic: In a large pan over medium heat, warm the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make Miso Sauce: Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce into the pan with garlic. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and combined.
- Add Noodles and Pasta Water: Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Toss the noodles gently but thoroughly until they are evenly coated and glistening with the creamy miso sauce.
- Cook Vegetables: Gently stir in the chopped vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become just tender, maintaining some crunch and freshness.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the creamy miso udon into bowls. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use white miso for a milder, sweeter taste or red miso for a richer, stronger flavor.
- Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended for controlling salt levels in the dish.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Reserving pasta water helps in achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
- For a vegan version, ensure the miso paste and soy sauce used are vegan-certified.
Keywords: Creamy Miso Udon, Udon Noodles, Miso Paste, Quick Comfort Food, Japanese Noodles, Vegetarian Noodle Recipe
