Udon with beef and seaweed is an iconic Japanese dish, known for its naturally mild, clear broth and tender, flavorful beef. It is a simple recipe to prepare at home with ingredients that are easy to find on HelloAsia.ch, making it perfect for the whole family.
Quick overview
Why try this recipe?
✔ Easy to prepare: Just a few simple steps are enough to make a delicious dish.
✔ Easy-to-find ingredients: All available on HelloAsia.ch.
✔ Delicate flavors: A clear and flavorful broth, soft udon noodles, and tender beef.
Udon with Beef and Seaweed
Ingredients for beef and seaweed udon (for 2 people)
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400 g udon noodles
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200 g beef, thinly sliced
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1 sachet dashi stock
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5 g dried seaweed (wakame)
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3 stalks chives
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1 onion
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1 to 2 tbsp miso paste
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A few slices of surimi or Japanese fish paste
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1 stalk celery (as a substitute for Japanese parsley)
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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2 tbsp mirin
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1 tbsp cooking sake
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2.5 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sugar
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Salt
All of these ingredients are available on HelloAsia.ch
Preparing Beef and Seaweed Udon
1. Prepare the ingredients
Slice the chives into thin rounds. Thinly slice the onion. Wash the celery and cut it into small pieces.
2. Prepare the broth
Bring 700 ml water to a boil with the dashi sachet and seaweed. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Then remove the dashi sachet, dissolve the miso paste off the boil, and add:
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1 tbsp mirin
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1.5 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tbsp sugar
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Salt to taste
3. Stir-fry the beef
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a frying pan. Sauté the onion until golden.
Add the beef and quickly stir-fry with:
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½ tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp sake
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1 tbsp mirin
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1 pinch of salt
Cook just until done to keep the beef tender.
4. Cook the udon noodles
Bring water to a boil, add the udon noodles, and cook for 2 minutes. Drain.
5. Assemble the dish
Divide the noodles between bowls, pour the hot broth over them, add the stir-fried beef and a few slices of surimi, then sprinkle with chives and celery.
Tips for success
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Choose tender beef for the
