Sesame-Brown Butter Udon Noodles Recipe (2024)

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josh

did anyone add fish sauce at the end? To round out the flavor?

Fishy sauce user

I added some oyster sauce at the end and it made the flavour sort of oval?

Fish sauce skeptic

After reading the comments and contemplating the roundness of the udon, my deep, round noodle bowl, and my general suspicion of fish sauce, I thought I would ignore the growing clamor for fish sauce. But I was wrong. That stuff is magical. Complimented with little pork meatballs (in lieu of egg) . . . a perfect sphere!

Brittany

Dear Josh,I added some fish sauce at the end, but found the flavor rather angular. I prefer to make it the way my grandmother made it, which is just actually an entirely different recipe. Try it.

maggy

Cut the amount of butter in half and add some sesame oil.

Amy Friedman

Here's what I did for this recipe... I boiled the udon noodes, browned the butter in another pot, added some sage (which I removed later and added to the udon water). To the browned butter, I added oyster mushrooms and onions, let those cook up, then added the spinach and black sesame seeds to that along with some of the pasta water. After letting that hang out for a while, I added the udon noodles, some of the water and soy sauce. I must say, this is one of the best things I've ever made!

chrissi

No fish sauce! Sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, pepper (black, white, or red flakes) vegetables= dreamyUdon noodles = so delicious

shiva

Delicious! I added fish sauce at the end to round the flavor.

Suzy

I'm surprised at all the nattering on about adding fish sauce. The recipe makes it quite clear that this is buttery - you know: Sesame Brown Butter noodles. Made the recipe exactly as is, cutting it down to one serving and it was perfect. Nice and tasty, smooth, butter compliments the spinach, with the sesame adding a gentle touch of flavor. I'd go so far as to say sublime in both texture and flavor. The hit-your-head-with-a-board flavor of fish sauce is not necessary here.

Marie

Miyoko’s has worked well for me in a similar application. I find it’s just like dairy butter.

John G

Maybe fish sauce is what I needed. That and lime and cilantro and whatever else would change this recipe . Too buttery... and I used only 5 tbl spoons of butter. Used the whole 1/4 cup of pasta water hoping it would dilute it some, as well as additional soy sauce after it was served, but to no avail. My family and I all disliked it.

Aidan

I added a tablespoon of miso when I added the pepper. It was wonderful. I’m thinking of adding shrimp next time for a little protein.

Fish Sauce Curious

How is this with fish sauce at the end? Does it round out the flavor?

Equlibrist

Ghee is not at all like browned butter. It has no milk solids and thus will not brown. Completely different flavor profile, although in ghee’s favor, it has a much higher smoke point. I’d go for the nutty flavor of brown butter in this recipe, which relies on just a few ingredients.

Ellen

Has anyone tried this with Vegan butter? Like Miyoko’s?

Drey

Pretty good. I added a splash of sesame oil at the end and topped with fried eggs.

Rachael R.

I added garlic and shallot to my browned butter and fish sauce at the end. Topped with crunchy chili oil. Divine.

Pamela

Followed the recipe exactly. Very disappointing, greasy and bland.

thinkjen33

I chopped up the baby spinach that I had and added some chopped garlic. Really good and really easy--going into regular rotation!

great concept; add miso and use less butter

Very easy to accompany seared salmon. I added a teaspoon of miso and swirled it in at the end. Next time, I might use 3-4Tbsp of butter instead. Not sure pinch of sugar is necessary; depends on the soy sauce and miso.

Claire Gunter

This was EXCELLENT! I doubled it for my family of 4 and will triple it next time as everyone wanted more. I put a little white miso on my serve and that gave it a great depth.

Laurel

I added red pepper flakes and did not use the sugar. Love this recipe!!!

Gwen

It was under-flavored for me.

Uh Yum

Very butter forward. Tried it because it sounded tasty but agree with other comments. Rounded this out with some bok choi grilled with a garlic ginger soy marinade.

Greg

Subbed Mirin for the sugar and cut the butter and added some sesame oil. Still bland. added some oyster sauce on my own plate, which helped. Added shrimp for some protein. Meh.

Deepi

I doubled the udon (used same butter amount and it worked out well with 2x noodles) and also added sautéed mushrooms and garlic chili sauce for heat. The spinach clumped together when strained with the noodles; next time I’ll add to butter instead. Overall, very delicious and will make again!

Elizabeth

I added a little sesame oil to the boiling water and a clove of garlic to the browning butter and pepper. Substituted half the pepper for ‘lemon pepper’ blend. It took a really good recipe to fantastic.

Jessica

Subbed gochujang paste for the black pepper and it turned out great.

Kate W.

This was good! Simple, but it really hit the spot after a long day and cold weather. I made a half batch. It needed more soy sauce, and I added a little toasted sesame oil at the end. Yum.

Carla in California

Made this. Butter no bueno.

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FAQs

How to make the Costco udon noodles? ›

Pulmuone Teriyaki Stir-fry Udon is available at Costco. Add 1 tbsp of oil, 4 tbsp of water, vegetable topping and Udon Noodles into a sauce pan. Then turn on the heat and stir fry 1-2 minutes over hight heat 2. Add Teriyaki Seasoning and stir fry for another minute over low heat.

What is the best way to cook udon noodles? ›

To cook udon noodles, add noodles to a pot of boiling water and bring back to the boil. Stir noodles, add more cold water to the pot and bring back to boil again. Turn down the heat and cook noodles until tender. Drain noodles and run under cold water.

How do you make packaged udon better? ›

You can add ingredients such as soy sauce, miso paste, or soup bases to the boiling water to infuse the noodles with flavor. You may also consider adding thinly-sliced vegetables, mushrooms, or protein such as tofu or meat to create a more substantial meal.

Are udon noodles healthy? ›

Health Benefits of Udon Noodles

The high fiber content of udon noodles also serves to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, and the high amount of B vitamins contained in the noodles helps to keep you energized.

How do you cook store bought udon? ›

COOKING STORE-BOUGHT UDON NOODLES

If cooking semi-dried (slightly flexible, shelf stable) udon, boil for 6-7 minutes before testing for tenderness; if cooking dried (brittle, shelf stable) udon, boil for 9-10 minutes. Test by plucking a noodle from the pot, plunging it in cold water, then biting.

Do you soak udon noodles before cooking? ›

If you're using dried udon noodles, be sure to soak them in warm water for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Udon noodles can be cooked in a variety of ways - boiling, stir-frying, or even deep-frying. Be sure to add some sort of flavouring to your udon noodles, whether it's a sauce, broth, or seasonings.

What do you eat with udon noodles? ›

Udon is traditionally served as a hot noodle soup topped with scallions, tempura or fried tofu. We also love adding udon to stir-fries, particularly this amazing recipe from Chicago chef Takashi Yagihashi, who combines udon with shrimp, chicken, cabbage and mushrooms for a simple yet flavorful dish.

What is special about udon noodles? ›

Udon noodles are made out of wheat flour; they are thick and white in color. Best as fresh, they are soft and chewy. Due to their neutral flavor, they are able to absorb strong-flavored ingredients and dishes. Dried udon is also good, however, the texture is more dense.

Is udon Chinese or Japanese? ›

What is Udon/Soba? IUdon and soba are typical noodle dishes in Japan. Udon is made with flour and some salt. It is then kneaded and shaped like noodles.

How to spice up instant udon noodles? ›

I microwave the udon noodles for around 2.5 to 3 minutes or until chewy to my liking. Add in the soy sauces, vinegar, syrup or other sweeter, sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions, tofu, and chili garlic sauce/chili crisp oil.

How to upgrade udon noodles? ›

Pour the hot soy sauce over each bowl of noodles and top with a soft-boiled egg. Add a knob of butter and allow it to melt into the noodles. Add the scallions and scatter a generous amount of black pepper over the noodles (use as much pepper as you like, but this dish is intended to be very peppery).

How to upgrade packet noodles? ›

Add Sauces to Instant Noodles

Even just adding a hint of teriyaki sauce or a bit of sesame oil can bring out new, delicious flavours in your ramen. For cup or packet noodles with a bit of extra bite, try adding: Sriracha or other chilli sauces for a fiery kick. Coconut milk to your broth for a creamy noodle soup.

Which is healthier, ramen or udon? ›

How healthy your noodle is depends on how you cook it. A well-made vegetarian ramen dish will probably be more nutritious than an udon stir fry made with a lot of oil, but an udon soup with a simple broth will be healthier than really rich tonkatsu ramen with all the fat from the pork and pork broth.

Is udon okay for weight loss? ›

1. Complex Carbohydrates for Weight Loss and Chronic Disease Prevention. If you consume udon noodles made from a high-quality whole wheat flour, you get a significant dose of complex carbohydrates, which are higher in fiber and digested more slowly by the body than simple carbohydrates.

What does udon do to your body? ›

Studies show that this type of carbs contributes to weight loss. Moreover, Udon noodles are light and well absorbed by the body. Unlike simple carbohydrates, Udon's complex of carbohydrates reduces the possibility to develop heart diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Are Costco udon noodles cooked? ›

Pre-Cooked Noodles. No MSG Added. 0g Trans Fat. Net Weight 58.41 oz.

Are you supposed to cook Costco udon noodle salad? ›

Introducing the brand new Costco deli item - Udon Noodle Salad Kit! Quick tip: Enjoy it fresh as the noodles tend to become hardened and dry if left in the fridge. Plus, udon noodles taste best when heated up!

How do you prepare frozen udon noodles? ›

Take the Frozen Udon noodle directly from the freezer, do not defrost, and place the noodle in the boiling water. Cook on medium heat for approximately 40-60 seconds or until al dente. Stir-fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet and stir-fry with desired meat or vegetables. Product from Japan.

How do you cook Costco yakisoba noodles? ›

Using a large saute pan, heat pan to medium high and add 2 oz oil. Add the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and sauce and cook for 1 minute until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees as read by a thermometer.

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