Udon and beef（niku udon) - Japanese recipe

Niku udon　(肉うどん)

What kind of dish is niku udon??

Beef seasoned with soy sauce and sugar is placed on udon noodles. It is a very popular menu in Japan.

Niku means meat.

It can be eaten anywhere in Japan, but the taste varies depending on the person who makes it. The richness of the generous amount of beef and the sweetness of the onions combine with the light soup.

The fresh and chewy green onion aroma and bitterness match well.

What kind of foods is udon??

Udon is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine. It is usually served with a hot soup called ‘tsuyu’. However, there is a wide variety of udon, such as fried udon, cold udon, and curry udon. Udon goes well with any kind of ingredients. Therefore, there is an option in any situation, whether you want to eat something light or you want to eat something rich.

There are three types of udon: frozen, dried（half dried), and chilled.

Frozen and chilled noodles look almost the same, but dried noodles are characterized by being long and thin.

Frozen udon and chilled udon can be heated in the microwave, but dried noodles are boiled before use.

Katokichi brand udon is my favorite because it has a chewy texture. This is a type of frozen udon called “Sanuki udon” from Kagawa Prefecture, a famous udon production area in Japan.

In contrast, Fukuoka udon is characterized by its softness. Chilled udon and dried udon tend to have a soft texture like Fukuoka udon. Find your favorite.

There are many types of udon toppings, but the most popular one is definitely meat udon.
We also recommend toppings such as soft-boiled egg, grated yam, tororo kombu, and tempura bits.

☆*:.｡.About udon soup

Higashimaru udon soup is a famous seasoning for udon soup. It has a good amount of salt, so it goes well with udon. (By the way in Japan, udon soup is called “tsuyu”.)

Cup noodles called “Donbei” are famous. I like this cup noodle, but it’s hard to recreate this soup. If you use Higashimaru udon soup, you will feel that it has a similar flavor.

Click here for product information on Donbei.　⇒　　https://www.donbei.jp

Liquid mentsuyu can also be used for other dishes such as simmered dishes, so it is very convenient to have one. This is sold at supermarkets and convenience stores.

Click here for recipes using higashimaru udon soup.　👉　easy to make beef udon noodles

NUTRITION FACTS

503kcal Pritein 20.3g Fat 12.0g Carb 75.5g Salt Equivalent 5.9g

INGREDIENTS(4SERVINGS)

★dried shiitake mushrooms　4枚10g
- water 100g
★light soy sauce 40g
★dark soy sauce 40g
★mirin 60g
★dashi stock granules 10g
★shiitake mushroom reconstituted juice 100g
★water　800g
4frozen udon noodles (about800g)
Beef shoulder loin slice 250g
onion 250g
☆soy sauce 30g
☆sugar 20g
☆sake 40g
☆water 100g
☆sliced ginger 5g
hot water 1000g
Japanese leek 20g

There are two types of soy sauce: dark soy sauce and light soy sauce. When I make Tsuyu, I often mix half and half. Generally, dark soy sauce is used in the Kanto region, and thin soy sauce is used in the Kansai region.

Check out this article about mirin and soy sauce.　👉　Simmered righteye flounder in soy sauce

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

※Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in water the day before to rehydrate. Dried shiitake mushrooms are used frequently, so I always put a small amount of them in water.

①Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, dashi granules, and shiitake reconstituted juice. 　This is “tsuyu”.

②Slice the onion and put it in a heatproof dish.

③Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave for 4 minutes.

④Put onions, soy sauce, sugar, sake, water and sliced ginger in a pot and bring to a boil.

⑤Add the beef while the broth is boiling.

When the meat is boiled in water, lye is produced and the soup becomes cloudy. Put it in the hot broth and boil it for a short time. If the amount of water is too much, the taste will be diluted. So be careful not to add too much water.

⑥Turn off the heat when the broth is reduced by half. Let the meat sit for a while to allow the flavors to blend.

⑦It is best to complete the process up to this point as soon as possible. It’s like making it for lunch and eating it for dinner.

⑧Before eating, heat the meat and broth to evaporate moisture. Dried shiitake mushrooms that have been rehydrated are also simmered together with the meat.

⑨Place the frozen udon noodles on a plate and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Please extend the time while watching the situation. You can also boil them.

⑩Bring the tsuyu to a boil, then turn off the heat.

⑪Pour the soup over the udon noodles and top with the warmed meat, shiitake mushroom and white leek.

MEMO：Lunch menu using udon

The menu for this day is meat udon, Cucumber pickled in spicy soy sauce, avocado natto, tofu topped kelp and kiwi.

Here is the recipe for Cucumber pickled in spicy soy sauce　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　👉　Cucumber pickled in spicy soy sauce

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I’m Naoko. After graduating from a registered dietitian training school, I am working as a registered dietitian at a hospital in Japan. I love to cook and eat delicious food. I make recipes with calorie counting. The reason why all the ingredients are written as “g” is to accurately calculate calories. I am especially good at cooking with pressure cookers and ovens. I would like to introduce the recipe to foreigners who are interested in Japanese food. So I started writing Japanese home cooking recipes on my blog in English. 大学卒業後、管理栄養士として病院で勤務しています。レシピはカロリー計算を出来るだけ正確に行いたいので“g”で表記しています。日本の家庭料理のレシピを英語で紹介しています。圧力鍋とオーブンを使う料理が得意です。日本食・和食に興味を持ってもらえたら嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします(*ˊᵕˋ)♡‧₊