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Tamago Toji Udon (Egg Drop Udon Noodle Soup)

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Total time
10 min
Serves
1
Cuisine
Japanese
Tamago Toji Udon (Egg Drop Udon Noodle Soup)

Ingredients

  • 1 serving frozen udon*
  • 1 1/2 cup (350 ml) water
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50 ml) mentsuyu (Japanese noodle soup base x3 concentrated)**
  • 2 tsp potato starch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1-2 eggs
  • scallions, for serving
  • schimi, for serving

Steps

  1. 1

    In a pot over medium-high heat, bring the water and mentsuyu to a boil.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, mix the potato starch with 1 tbsp of water to create a slurry.

  3. 3

    Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat well.

  4. 4

    Once the broth is boiling, add the frozen udon noodles and cook until they loosen. Add salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Lower the heat and stir in the potato starch slurry to slightly thicken the broth.

  6. 6

    Add the minced ginger and stir briefly.

  7. 7

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot, starting from the middle and moving outward. Let them cook until just set.

  8. 8

    Serve straight from the pot or transfer to a bowl. Top with scallions and shichimi togarashi. Enjoy!

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