Description
Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup is a delightful Japanese dish that combines tender udon noodles with a savory broth, topped with crispy shrimp tempura for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
- Udon noodles – 200g
- Shrimp – 300g, peeled and deveined
- Tempura batter mix – 100g
- Vegetable oil – for frying
- Chicken or vegetable broth – 4 cups
- Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Miso paste – 1 tablespoon
- Green onions – 2, chopped
- Seaweed – for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the udon noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the tempura batter according to package instructions.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Dip the shrimp in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, and miso paste. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the broth and heat through.
- Serve the udon soup in bowls, topped with crispy shrimp tempura, chopped green onions, and seaweed.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with vegetables like sweet potatoes or zucchini.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve crispy tempura.
- Adjust the seasoning of the broth to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling and Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tempura, Udon Soup, Japanese Cuisine, Tempura, Noodles