Kitsune Udon
Description
A hearty first course. I will tell you more below. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the tofu into thin squares. Blot with paper towels and place a weight on top to remove excess liquid. Let the tofu sit like this for 1–2 hours.
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Step 3
Heat a pan with vegetable oil. Fry the tofu slices for about 10 minutes until they turn light brown and slightly bubbly. Flip them occasionally during cooking. Place the cooked tofu on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Step 4
In another skillet, combine water, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Bring to a boil. Add the tofu slices and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until the sauce is fully absorbed.
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Step 5
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot and sauté the white part of the onion with garlic in a small amount of vegetable oil.
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Step 6
Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then add miso paste, hot ground pepper, and soy sauce.
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Step 7
Peel the carrots and grate them on a Korean-style carrot grater. Add to the pot. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
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Step 8
Add instant noodles. Cook the soup for 5 minutes. At the end, add green peas.
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Step 9
Place the noodles with vegetables and broth into a deep bowl. Add tofu, sesame seeds, and green onions. Your Kitsune Udon is ready—enjoy your meal!