Kitsune Udon

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 9

Delicious Kitsune Udon recipe for your lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Noodles

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 pieces aged deep fried tofu , and cut into large triangle shapes
	1 3/4 lbs of dried udon noodles or 1 3/4 lbs soba noodles
	4 green onions
	6 1/2 cups dashi
	3 tablespoons soy sauce
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 tablespoon sake

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

555

Sugar

Fat

12g

Kitsune Udon is a classic Japanese noodle soup dish that features deep-fried tofu and udon noodles in a savory dashi soup. The name 'Kitsune' means 'fox' in Japanese, and it is believed that foxes love deep-fried tofu, hence the name. This dish is popular throughout Japan and can be found in many restaurants and street food stalls. It's a simple and comforting meal that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

Instructions

1.	Boil the udon noodles according to package instructions and drain.
2.	In the meantime, prepare the dashi by simmering it in a pot on medium heat.
3.	Add the soy sauce, sugar and sake to the dashi and let it continue to simmer on low heat.
4.	Fry the triangles of tofu until golden brown and set aside.
5.	Add the cooked udon noodles and fried tofu into the pot of soup.
6.	Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.

PROS

Kitsune Udon is a comforting, filling and delicious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

The deep-fried tofu is crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside, adding a textural contrast to the dish.

The dashi soup is savory and full of umami flavors from the soy sauce and sake.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium due to the soy sauce and the dashi.

The deep-fried tofu may not be suitable for those who are on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The udon noodles in this dish provide a source of carbohydrates that can give you energy throughout the day.
The tofu is a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, and it’s also low in fat.
The dashi soup contains seaweed, which is rich in iodine, a nutrient that is important for thyroid health.