Kitsune Udon Noodles With Deep Fried Tofu Recipes

KITSUNE UDON

Steps:

• Break kombu into 2-inch pieces; this should equal about 2 cups, loosely packed. Bring water and kombu to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then remove and discard kombu. Sprinkle in bonito flakes and bring to a simmer over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Once simmering, remove from heat, strain, and discard solids. Place dashi back into the saucepan and set aside.
• Place aburaage in a medium bowl. Cover with hot water and let soak until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Strain, allow to cool briefly until cool enough to handle, and gently press aburaage with your hands to squeeze out any excess water.
• Bring 1 cup dashi, 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and sugar to a boil in another medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat and add the soaked aburaage. Cook, covered, until the majority of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Flip aburaage halfway through.
• Bring the remaining 4 cups of dashi to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir in salt, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon mirin. Add frozen udon noodles; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until noodles have separated and are tender yet firm to the bite, about 2 minutes.
• Divide noodles and broth evenly into 2 bowls. Top with seasoned aburaage and sliced scallions.

KITSUNE UDON (NOODLES WITH DEEP FRIED TOFU)

Steps:

• Heat the broth ingredients in a small pot, and in a separate sauce pan simmer the tofu in a cup of hot dashi. Meanwhile cook the dried noodles, then rinse them in a colander using hot water, drain, and then transfer to serving bowls. Place the tofu on top, pour the hot broth over the noodles and garnish with the green onions.

SESAME & SPRING ONION STIR-FRIED UDON WITH CRISPY TOFU

Steps:

• Drain and pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper. Cut into cubes, wrap in more kitchen paper, and place a heavy board over the top. Leave to drain for 15 mins.
• Mix the cornflour, chilli flakes and ground peppercorns together in a bowl with a pinch of salt, then add the drained tofu. Toss well to coat.
• Heat half the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat, and fry the tofu pieces for 5-6 mins until golden all over. Scoop out of the pan, and leave to drain on kitchen paper.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry the spring onions and beans for 3-4 mins until tender and lightly golden. Pour a kettle of boiling water over the noodles in a sieve to loosen. Drain well, then tip into the pan. Fry for a few minutes until piping hot. Add the sesame oil and sesame seeds, and sizzle for a few seconds. Splash in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, then add the tofu. Toss well, then serve in bowls with a pinch of sesame seeds on top and more soy sauce on the side.