Shoyu Udon

Shoyu Udon is a comforting Japanese noodle dish featuring thick udon noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce-based broth, perfect for a late-night meal. This Halal version celebrates the umami flavors while being quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Udon noodles - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Pour in the water, shoyu, mirin, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the cubed tofu to the broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and toss everything together gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains plant-based protein from tofu.

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