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Spicy Tsukemen Noodles

Spicy Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)

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  • Author: Caroline Phelps
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Noodles
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cooling and summer-perfect dish of chilled noodles served in a spicy miso dipping sauce. This tsukemen recipe is ready is 25 minutes from start to finish. 


Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces dry ramen noodles, udon noodles, or soba noodles

Dipping sauce

  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste or awase miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon regular Japanese soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon powdered chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Toppings

  • 2 scallions, chopped on the bias
  • 2 tablespoons bonito flakes (optional)
  • Ichimi togarashi, to taste

Instructions

  1. Fry the spices: In a pot over medium low heat, add the oil, garlic, ginger, and shallot. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the shallots are translucent.
  2. Add the miso paste: Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce and cook until the mixture turns into a soft paste.
  3. Add some seasonings: Add the water, sugar, and chicken stock. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the sauce: Lower the heat to a simmer and leave uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the flavored oils: Turn the heat off and add the chili oil, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  6. Cool the spicy miso sauce: Transfer the sauce to a storage container and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Boil the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse them under cold water. Drain them again and divide the noodles among two serving plates.
  8. Assemble the dish and serve: Divide the spicy miso sauce among two bowls and top with scallions, sesame seeds, and bonito flakes. Serve with the noodles. To eat, take a small amount of noodles using chopsticks and dip them in the sauce.

Notes

To make the dipping sauce ahead of time: Save it in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Tsukemen can be served hot or cold.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 264
  • Sugar: 3.2g
  • Sodium: 549mg
  • Fat: 10.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.6g
  • Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 4.1g
  • Cholesterol: 1.1mg
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