Delicious Japanese Nabeyaki Udon Soup

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Japanese nabeyaki udon soup, made with hearty ingredients and a flavorful broth. This traditional dish combines the goodness of udon noodles, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and a soft-poached egg. Perfect for cold winter nights or any time you crave a warm and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 8 oz udon noodles
• 4 oz chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
• 4 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 large eggs
• Nori (seaweed) sheets, sliced into thin strips (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth and water to a boil.
2. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken strips and shrimp, and cook until they are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrot. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
6. Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the pan with the vegetables.
7. Add the soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
8. Divide the cooked udon noodles into four individual serving bowls.
9. Pour the hot broth over the noodles and top with the chicken, shrimp, and vegetable mixture.
10. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil and carefully add the eggs. Cook for 6 minutes for a soft-poached egg.
11. Remove the eggs from the water and immediately place them in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
12. Peel the eggs and place one egg in each serving bowl.
13. Garnish with sliced green onions and nori strips, if desired.
14. Serve hot and enjoy!

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