Tempura Udon recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 17 2026

Tempura Udon Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Enjoy our Tempura Udon, a comforting bowl of thick, chewy noodles served in a savory broth, topped with crispy tempura vegetables and shrimp.

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Ingredients

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Tempura Udon Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

1

Prepare the Udon Noodles

Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2

Make the Tempura Batter

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cold water gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

3

Heat the Oil

In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) for frying.

4

Fry the Tempura

Dip the shrimp, sweet potato, and carrot into the tempura batter and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5

Prepare the Dashi Soup

In a pot, heat dashi stock over medium heat. Add soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.

6

Assemble the Dish

In a bowl, place a portion of the cooked udon noodles. Ladle hot dashi soup over the noodles and top with the tempura shrimp and vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions.

7

Serve

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Tempura Udon!