Description
Shrimp Tempura Udon Noodle Soup is a delightful Japanese dish that harmoniously combines chewy udon noodles, a rich dashi broth, and crispy shrimp tempura. Each bowl delivers an enticing mix of textures and flavors that will transport you to Japan with every slurp. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy to follow and highly customizable, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 250g large raw shrimp
- 100g tempura batter mix
- 300ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp instant dashi powder
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a pot, bring water to a simmer. Stir in dashi powder until dissolved; keep warm.
- Cook Udon Noodles: Boil water in another pot and cook udon noodles according to package instructions (about 3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Make Tempura Batter: Combine tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until smooth yet slightly lumpy.
- Fry Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350?F (175?C). Dip shrimp in batter and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Assemble Soup: In serving bowls, layer udon noodles, ladle hot dashi broth, top with shrimp tempura, and sprinkle green onions.
- Serve: Drizzle soy sauce over each bowl before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg