Jul 14 2026
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Charshu Udon Recipe

Inspired by Ramen Kumamoto
Time5h
Serves2

Japanese roasted pork, tofu skin, Kamaboko

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Ingredients

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Noodles and Broth

Charshu (Roasted Pork)

Toppings

Method

Preparing Charshu

  1. 1

    Marinating the Pork

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Pork

    Add the pork belly to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Roasting the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Place the marinated pork in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over it. Cover with foil and roast for about 2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove foil and roast for another 30 minutes until caramelized. Let it cool, then slice thinly.

Cooking Udon

  1. 4

    Boiling Udon Noodles

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add udon noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

  2. 5

    Preparing Dashi Broth

    In a pot, heat dashi broth over medium heat. Add soy sauce and mirin. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Combining Ingredients

    In a bowl, place a serving of udon noodles. Pour hot dashi broth over the noodles, ensuring they are well submerged.

  2. 7

    Adding Toppings

    Top the noodles with sliced charshu, tofu skin, kamaboko, and sprinkle with sliced green onions and nori strips.

  3. 8

    Serving

    Serve immediately while hot, allowing each person to mix in the toppings as desired.

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