Description
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter udon that you’ll love making at home. This simple yet flavorful dish combines chewy udon noodles with aromatic garlic butter for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14 oz) fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook Noodles – Boil water in a large pot and cook udon noodles according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Step 2: Prepare Garlic Butter – In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it becomes bubbly and fragrant.
- Step 3: Sauté Garlic – Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Combine Ingredients – Toss the drained udon noodles into the skillet with garlic butter, adding soy sauce while gently mixing until evenly coated.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve – Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately while hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the garlic as it can turn bitter; aim for just fragrant and lightly golden
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick
- Use fresh or frozen udon noodles instead of dried for the best chewy texture and authentic experience
- Serve immediately while hot as the butter can solidify quickly and affect the dish’s creamy texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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