Oleg Pashkevich · Odesa, Ukraine

Seafood Udon

Time25 min
LevelMedium
Pasta and noodlesJapanese
Seafood Udon

Udon noodles with seafood offer a comforting and flavorful meal with a perfect blend of chewy noodles and tender seafood. This dish combines the richness of seafood—such as shrimp, scallops, or fish—with the smoothness of udon noodles, often served in a savory broth or stir-fried for an added depth of flavor. The balance of umami from the seafood, the heartiness of the udon, and any additional vegetables or seasoning make this a satisfying and versatile meal. It’s an easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as part of a larger Asian-inspired feast.

Method
  1. Peel squids, draw a grid on them and cut in triangles.
  2. Remove prawns’ intestine and shell.
  3. Cut baby octopuses in halves.
  4. Cook udon noodles al dente and rinse in cold water.
  5. Heat well a wok with oil, roast seafood and mushrooms until medium cooked and add sauce.
  6. As soon as the sauce boils, add noodles and mix intensively.
  7. Serve with thinly chopped green onion.

The dish in the photograph was cooked by the restaurant for this story. Photo: Oleksandr Slyadnyev.

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