Thick udon noodles coated in a savory broth with tender mushrooms and winter greens, sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions.

Udon Noodles with Mushrooms and Winter Greens

Name: Udon Noodles with Mushrooms and Winter Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: udon noodles, 8 oz. None; vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp. None; soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. None; mirin, 1 Tbsp. None; sake, 1 Tbsp. None; sugar, 1 tsp. None; garlic, 2 cloves minced; fresh ginger, 1 inch minced; shiitake mushrooms, 4 oz. stems removed, caps sliced; winter greens (such as kale or chard), 2 cups tough stems removed, roughly chopped; vegetable broth, 2 cups None; sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp. toasted; scallions, 3 thinly sliced; salt, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 20, 2023

This recipe combines the dynamic flavors of Japanese cuisine with seasonal ingredients and a cozy pasta dish. Udon noodles are at the center of this dish and are considered a staple of Japanese cuisine. Combined with sautéed mushrooms and winter greens, this dish is perfect for a chilly evening.

Ingredients (for 2)

Udon noodles - 8 oz.
Vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp.
Soy sauce - 1 Tbsp.
Mirin - 1 Tbsp.
Sake - 1 Tbsp.
Sugar - 1 tsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Fresh ginger - 1 inch - minced
Shiitake mushrooms - 4 oz. - stems removed, caps sliced
Winter greens (such as kale or chard) - 2 cups - tough stems removed, roughly chopped
Vegetable broth - 2 cups
Sesame seeds - 1 Tbsp. - toasted
Scallions - 3 - thinly sliced
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍜💦🔥

Cook udon noodles according to package instructions in a pot of boiling salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2 - 🍶🥢💥

Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small bowl.
Step 3 - 🍄🔪🍳

Heat up a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Add garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook until browned and tender.
Step 4 - 🥬👉🍳

Add winter greens and cook until wilted.
Step 5 - 🍶🥄🍲

Pour the soy sauce mixture and vegetable broth into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6 - 🧂👅

Add salt to taste.
Step 7 - 🍜🥢🌱🌰

Divide the udon noodles between two bowls and pour the mushroom and greens mixture over the noodles with the broth. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot.

Additional

To make this dish even heartier, you can add some sliced tofu, chicken or shrimp. If you’re feeling creative, you can also switch up the winter vegetables based on what’s available. This is also a fun dish to make with kids, letting them sprinkle on the sesame seeds and scallions.