Soy Butter Udon (Pan-Tossed Udon in Caramelized Soy Butter)
Quick answer
- Total time
- 22 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
Ganjang butter udon is a quick pan-fried noodle dish that delivers deep, satisfying flavor in roughly ten minutes.
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Boiled udon noodles go into a pan with melted butter, and as soon as they hit the hot surface the butter releases a toasted, nutty fragrance. Soy sauce added to the pan caramelizes almost immediately against the heat, forming a savory-sweet glaze that coats every strand of the thick, springy noodles. The fat from the butter helps the glaze adhere evenly and rounds out the soy's saltiness with richness. Katsuobushi piled on top at the finish adds a layer of smoky umami that deepens the overall flavor, and an egg yolk placed in the center and stirred through transforms the dish with a creamy, silky texture. It is an ideal solution for a late-night craving or a satisfying solo meal when time is short.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Heat
Blanch 400g udon noodles in boiling water for 1 minute to loosen them, then drain in a colander.
- 2Control
Melt 25g butter in a pan over medium heat, add 1 tsp minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Control
Slice 120g button mushrooms into 0.5cm thickness, add to the pan, and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and moisture evaporates.
- 4Season
Once mushrooms are golden, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and stir-fry rapidly for 20 seconds to bring out the soy aroma.
- 5Control
Add the udon noodles and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
- 6Finish
Grind in plenty of black pepper, add 25g thinly sliced green onion, toss to combine, and turn off heat.
Serve in bowls topped with dried seaweed flakes.
Practical Cooking Checks
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- Key technique
- Ganjang butter udon pairs caramelized soy sauce with the toasted aroma of melted butter.
- Finish cue
- Add the udon noodles and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
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22min, 8 ingredients
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35min, 9 ingredients
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