Udon is another famous Japanese noodle dish that is served in a variety of ways depending on region. Like yakisoba it can be fried (thus making yakiudon) or served in curry, but traditionally it is served in a flavored broth with various toppings. Since many of these toppings are hard to find outside of Japan, this recipe will include widely available ingredients.

Store tips: As with yakisoba noodles, I try to buy my noodles fresh. Though they can be purchased dry or frozen. This recipe also uses dashi, which is a cooking stock,found in many forms.

Ingredients

• Large pot
• Oil
• 1 medium sized onion, chopped
• 1/4 medium cabbage, sliced evenly
• 1 medium sized carrot, chopped
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• Udon noodles
• Dashi
• Soy sauce
• 2 cups of water

Method

1. Cook ingredients until they soften
2. Add water and dashi. Simmer for 5 minutes
3. Bring to a boil and add noodles. Stir until they soften.
4. Add soy sauce to taste
5. Stir and simmer for 1 minute
6. Feast on your new dish