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Udon Noodles with Grilled Mochi

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Udon noodle soup with grilled Mochi cake on top

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs frozen udon noodles (thawed) (or any type of udon)
  • 4 cups dashi
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • 2 Tbsp mirin

Toppings

  • 4 pieces mochi squares
  • 1/2 bunch spinach
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/4 carrot
  • Shichimi (red hot pepper)
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Instructions 

  • Cut the carrot into 1/4-inch (6 mm) rounds.
  • Make the soup. Heat the dashi over medium heat and season with salt, soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Add the carrot rounds, cover, and keep warm.
  • Prepare toppings. Grill the mochi in a toaster oven or in a frying pan over the stovetop until nicely golden brown. Blanch the spinach, squeeze out excess water, and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths. Thinly slice the green onions.
  • Add the udon noodles to the hot soup and cook for a few minutes. Divide the noodles into bowls and top with the carrot, mochi, spinach, and green onions. Sprinkle with red pepper if desired.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: mochi, noodles, soup, udon