Steam wafting from a deep, earth-toned bowl filled with thick udon noodles resting beneath a clear, inviting broth. Paper-thin apple slices float gorgeously on the surface, along with green scallions, pink pickled ginger, and threads of nori. Crispy tofu squares add a golden charm and a small mound of black sesame seeds offers a glamorous contrast.

Apple-Infused Sumo Udon Soup

Name: Apple-Infused Sumo Udon Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized Apples cored, thinly sliced; 200gm Udon Noodles; 4 cups Vegetable Dashi broth, unsalted hot; 1 Tofu block, firm pressed and cut into small squares; 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 4 Tbsp Mirin; 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 Nori sheet thinly sliced; 2 Scallions thinly sliced; 4 Tbsp Pickled Ginger; 2 Tbsp Black Sesame Seeds; to taste Salt and Pepper

Winter-flavors meet Japan in this hearty main-course.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · January 29, 2024

A little about this dish

Here's a warm, comforting dish that melds the slightly sour sweetness of apple with the hearty satisfaction of Japanese cuisine. We're fusing classic Japanese elements with our featured ingredient: apple, drawing meticulous flavors in a savory, mouthwatering bowl of delight.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-sized apples — 2 — cored, thinly sliced
Udon noodles — 200gm
Vegetable dashi broth, unsalted — 4 cups — hot
Tofu block, firm — 1 — pressed and cut into small squares
Soy sauce — 4 Tbsp
Mirin — 4 Tbsp
Apple cider vinegar — 1 Tbsp
Vegetable oil — 2 Tbsp
Nori sheet — 1 — thinly sliced
Scallions — 2 — thinly sliced
Pickled ginger — 4 Tbsp
Black sesame seeds — 2 Tbsp
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🥢⏲️

In a bowl, combine tofu squares, soy sauce, mirin, and apple cider vinegar. Allow the tofu to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2 — 🍳🔥🥢

Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add the marinated tofu to the pan and cook until it becomes crispy and golden. Once cooked, set the tofu aside for later use.
Step 3 — 🍜💦🍽

Cook the udon noodles following the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the noodles in cold water and set aside.
Step 4 — 🍲🔥🍏

Heat the vegetable dashi broth in a pot. After it begins to simmer, add the apple slices. Allow the apples to slightly soften for about 5 minutes--be careful not to let them lose their shape.
Step 5 — 🍜🥄🌿

Divide the udon noodles into bowls and pour the hot apple-infused dashi broth over top. Garnish each bowl with crispy tofu, apple slices, scallions, pickled ginger, nori, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 — 🍜🍴😋

Your Udon Noodle Soup with Crispy Tofu and Apple-infused Dashi is ready to serve! Enjoy your meal while it's steaming hot.

A final fox tip

The combination of apples and udon is a rare fusion that might surprise many. I fell in love with it during a culinary experiment. If you want to add some protein, a poached egg or shrimp pan-fried in a bit of sesame oil would be fantastic. Explore this bold flavor experiment and enjoy a taste of serenity in a bowl.