🇯🇵 Japan · Food
Miso Nikomi Udon (Miso Simmered Noodles)
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇯🇵 JPNo machine-readable author provided. 小太刀~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA robust, earthy bowl of thick udon noodles cooked directly in a rich, savory miso-dashi broth. This Nagoya-style specialty is renowned for its hearty, comforting nature and ability to warm the soul.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Bring 800ml of dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a heavy clay pot or deep saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Slice 200g of chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces and add to the broth along with 30ml mirin.
- 3
Slice 4 shiitake mushrooms and 1 stalk of leek diagonally; add them to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 60g of miso paste, ensuring it dissolves completely to create a uniform, fragrant broth.
- 5
Add 400g of fresh or frozen udon noodles directly into the pot, without pre-boiling them first.
- 6
Simmer everything together on low heat for 10-12 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the concentrated miso flavor.
- 7
Watch closely; the noodles should be tender but maintain a slight 'al dente' chewiness.
- 8
Serve directly in the hot cooking pot, garnished with a dash of seven-spice powder if desired, while still bubbling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not pre-boil the noodles?+
In this dish, the noodles are boiled in the broth so that they absorb the miso flavor directly as they cook.
What type of miso works best?+
Red (aka) miso is traditionally used for its bold, deep saltiness, but you can use a mix of red and white.
How do I know when it's done?+
The broth should thicken slightly from the starch of the noodles, and the chicken should be opaque and firm.
Can I add vegetables?+
Yes, spinach or enoki mushrooms are excellent additions that soak up the rich miso broth beautifully.
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