TSUKIMI UDON (FULL MOON UDON)

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Literally translated, tsukimi means "viewing the moon". The egg in this dish represents the "full moon" surrounded by "clouds" of noodles. It is traditionally served in the autumn but I love it all year long. For some reason, I find it very romantic.lol.

Provided by BirdyBaker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces thin noodles
boiling water
1 cup cold water
2 leeks
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 tablespoon sugar
salt (to taste)
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 eggs
pepper

Steps:

  • Add noodle to a pot filled with boiling water.
  • Stir and,as soon as water begins to boil again, add 1/2 cup of the cold water.
  • Bring back to a boil and add remainder of cold water.
  • Cook noodles until al dente, rinse under lukewarm water and drain.
  • Very thinly, diagonally slice enough of the leeks to equal about 2 Tbsp., using the white part only.
  • Add chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and salt to the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Divide noodles among 4 oven proof bowls.
  • Add the sliced leeks to the noodles and pour the hot broth over.
  • Break an egg in the center of each bowl and bake in a preheated 350°F [180°C] oven for a few minutes, just enough to cook the egg.
  • Garnish with sliced green part of leeks and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 271.4, Sodium 2317.1, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 24.2

Indira Bonilla
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it.


Tuhinur Islam
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I'm not a big fan of udon, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Rumana Akter
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This dish is so flavorful and comforting. I love it!


Kendi Mubayiwa
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Abah Musa
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This is the best udon recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing!


Sarita Basnet
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Rashed Raj
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5 stars! This dish is now one of my favorites.


Nomusa Dladla
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Delicious and easy to make. Highly recommend!


Bolanle Agbaje
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Md Shajan Ahmed
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is always flavorful and the udon noodles are cooked perfectly.


Joscelyn Oaxaca
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The Tsukimi Udon was a hit with my family. The kids loved the soft and chewy noodles, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors of the broth.


kaghan valley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the resulting dish was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the combination of the savory broth and the slightly sweet egg.


HELAL HOSSAIN
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I tried making Tsukimi Udon for the first time and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the udon noodles were cooked to perfection. The egg added a nice touch of richness and creaminess.


Virginia Mumbi
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This udon dish was an absolute delight! The combination of the chewy udon noodles, the rich and flavorful broth, and the perfectly cooked egg was simply divine. I especially loved the addition of the tempura flakes, which added a wonderful crispy tex