Creamy Miso Mushroom Udon is a warm and comforting dish loaded with garlic, butter, onion, and mushrooms in a delicate cream sauce. This dish boasts umami flavors from the miso, with the mushrooms adding a savory depth. The creamy texture balances perfectly with the chewy udon noodles, making it a delightful bowl of goodness.
All the comfort in one pan
If you love cream-based sauces and mushrooms, this creamy udon will quickly become your favorite dinner option. The best part? It takes just under 15 minutes to prepare in a single pan using basic ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Mushrooms variety
Experiment with different types of mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, or portobello for varied flavors and textures.
Customise your creamy base
Choose your dairy to control richness: heavy cream for luxury, evaporated milk for a lighter touch, or oat cream for dairy-free richness. To perfectly adjust consistency and help the sauce cling, blend your chosen base with the starchy udon cooking water as it naturally thickens and lightens the sauce. Always taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as each base interacts differently with the miso and soy sauce.
Balance with contrasting texture
Add textural contrast with crunchy toppings like toasted sesame seeds, crispy fried shallots, or shreds of nori for a perfect final bite.
Ingredients (serves 2)
mushrooms
200 grams
onions
1/2 sliced
udon noodles
2 servings
heavy cream
1 cup
garlic
4 cloves, minced
light soy sauce
1 tablespoon
miso paste
2 tablespoons
black pepper
to taste
Steps
- Prepare the udon noodles according to package instructions, or soak them in hot water for about a minute, and use a pair of chopsticks to carefully loosen the noodles. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s fully melted and bubbling. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Then, stir in the mushrooms.
- Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of water, sauté for a few minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Add the heavy cream and miso paste, mixing thoroughly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then add the cooked udon noodles, tossing until they’re evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
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