Creamy Miso Udon (Printable Version)
Thick udon noodles in rich miso cream sauce with vegetables, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 7 oz fresh or frozen udon noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
03 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
07 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 3/4 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
12 - 1/4 cup water
→ Garnish
13 - 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Chili flakes (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes until translucent and softened.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together white miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, heavy cream, and water until completely smooth and emulsified.
06 - Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with vegetables. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
07 - Add cooked udon noodles and baby spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together using tongs until noodles are thoroughly coated and spinach is just wilted.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce transforms basic ingredients into restaurant quality comfort food in under thirty minutes
- You can customize the vegetables based on whatever is languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Never let the miso cream sauce boil vigorously or it might separate and lose that gorgeous silky texture
- Have your sauce ingredients whisked together before you start cooking so everything moves smoothly once the heat is on
03 -
- Reserve a splash of the noodle cooking water before draining to add to the sauce if it needs thinning
- Use room temperature cream to prevent it from separating when it hits the hot pan