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Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Shrimp Tempura Udon Soup is a comforting Japanese dish that combines savory dashi broth, chewy udon noodles, and crispy fried shrimp tempura. Topped with radishes and scallions, this hearty bowl brings together delicate textures and bold umami flavors for the ultimate soul-warming meal.


Ingredients

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2 servings udon noodles

8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

1 cup tempura batter mix

1 cup ice-cold water

3 cups dashi broth

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

1 radish, thinly sliced

2 green onions, thinly sliced

Vegetable oil, for frying


Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, then keep warm.

2. Cook udon noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

3. Make shallow cuts on the underside of each shrimp to prevent curling while frying.

4. Mix tempura batter with ice-cold water until just combined. Batter should be lumpy.

5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Dip shrimp in batter and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.

6. Divide noodles between bowls. Pour hot broth over them.

7. Top with fried shrimp tempura, radish slices, and scallions. Serve immediately.


Notes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Category: Soup


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 530
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1250mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: udon, shrimp tempura, Japanese soup