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A bowl of udon noodles in miso broth, garnished with bok choy, carrots, red bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, cilantro, and citrus zest.

Herbed Citrus Udon Bowl

A comforting and flavorful udon noodle bowl infused with miso, citrus zest, and fresh herbs, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Strainer
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g udon noodles fresh or frozen
  • 6 cups dashi or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup bok choy roughly chopped
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ cup scallions sliced
  • 1 tsp citrus zest lemon or yuzu

Optional Ingredients

  • 200 g firm tofu or chicken breast cubed or sliced
  • fresh herbs (cilantro or shiso) for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  • Add shiitake mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened.
  • Pour in broth, then stir in miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add bok choy, carrot, and optional tofu or chicken. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
  • Return noodles to the pot. Stir gently to combine and heat through.
  • Top with scallions, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overcook the noodles or they will lose their chewy texture. Use dashi for authentic flavor or high-quality vegetable broth for vegetarian options.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword Miso Broth, Noodles, Udon, Vegetarian Option
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