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
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: medium-sized Apples, 2 cored, thinly sliced; Udon Noodles, 200gm None; Vegetable Dashi broth, unsalted, 4 cups hot; Tofu block, firm, 1 pressed and cut into small squares; Soy Sauce, 4 Tbsp None; Mirin, 4 Tbsp None; Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tbsp None; Vegetable Oil, 2 Tbsp None; Nori sheet, 1 thinly sliced; Scallions, 2 thinly sliced; Pickled Ginger, 4 Tbsp None; Black Sesame Seeds, 2 Tbsp None; Salt and Pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 29, 2024

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.

Additional

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.