Simple & Savory: Mentaiko Butter Udon
How to Make Mentaiko Butter Udon | Delicious Noodle Recipe, Mentaiko Dish, Buttered Udon
Hello everyone, it’s Superpower! Today, I made Mentaiko Butter Udon. This udon, made with mentaiko (spicy cod roe), garlic, and butter, is incredibly savory and salty – truly delicious! Unlike soupy udon dishes, this recipe doesn’t require mentsuyu or other sauces. Just prepare the ingredients listed below, such as garlic and olive oil. Now, let’s get started on how to make Mentaiko Butter Udon!
Ingredients- 1 serving of Udon noodles
- Water (for boiling udon)
- 2 cloves of Garlic
- Olive oil, to taste
- 1 piece of Mentaiko (spicy cod roe)
- 1 piece of Butter
- Scallions or green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Shredded seaweed (nori), for garnish (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare one piece of mentaiko. Carefully slice the skin lengthwise with a knife to open it up. Gently separate the roe from the skin and set the roe aside.
Step 2
Finely chop the scallions or green onions. You don’t need a large amount as they are for garnish.
Step 3
Peel and finely mince the 2 cloves of garlic.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it turns a light golden brown and becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. This infused garlic oil is key to the dish’s flavor.
Step 5
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 1-3 minutes until tender.
Step 6
Once the udon noodles are cooked, drain them and rinse briefly under cold water once or twice. This helps to prevent them from becoming mushy and maintains a nice chewy texture.
Step 7
In a serving bowl, place the drained udon noodles. Top with the sautéed garlic oil, the reserved mentaiko roe, and the chopped scallions.
Step 8
Add a piece of butter to the bowl on top of the noodles. The residual heat will gently melt the butter, creating a rich sauce.
Step 9
For an extra touch of richness, add a single egg yolk to the center of the bowl. You can break it and mix it in for a creamier texture.
Step 10
Finally, sprinkle with shredded seaweed (nori) if desired. Mix everything together well and enjoy your delicious Mentaiko Butter Udon!
