Mentaiko Butter Saitama Udon

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and fry in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in dashi stock, light soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Add unsalted butter to the sauce and stir until fully melted and combined.

5. 5

   Gently fold in mentaiko roe into the warm butter sauce, stirring carefully to avoid breaking the roe.

6. 6

   Cook fresh udon noodles according to package instructions in boiling water until tender. Drain well.

7. 7

   Place cooked noodles in a serving bowl and pour the mentaiko butter sauce over them.

8. 8

   Top with blanched spinach, blanched carrot julienne, crispy bacon bits, and spring onion slices.

9. 9

   Garnish with nori strips, white sesame seeds, and a pinch of black pepper.

10. 10

    Serve immediately while the noodles are hot and the butter sauce is glossy.