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Zaru Udon (Cold Udon)
Chilled udon noodles served on a bamboo mat with a cold dipping sauce. Refreshing, light, and perfect for hot weather.
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
Lunch·Japanese·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Noodles
- 4 servings udon noodles
- Ice water (for chilling)
Step 2 — Tsuyu dipping sauce
- ½ cup mentsuyu (noodle soup base)
- 1½ cups cold water
- Grated daikon
- Wasabi
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted nori strips
Instructions
- 1
Cook and chill
Boil udon until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled. Drain well.
- 2
Serve
Divide noodles among zaru mats or plates. Dilute mentsuyu with cold water for dipping sauce. Serve with grated daikon, wasabi, green onions, and nori on the side.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 10g protein · 52g carbs · 2g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
