Cold Kitsune Udon, Udon noodles with sweet and salty flavored fried tofu
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Instructions
- Prepare the soup. Heat dashi to a boil and add salt, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Let cool first, then chill the soup in the fridge until cold.
- Prepare the "Kitsune" topping. Cut aburaage (thin tofu) into 1/2" (1 cm) strips. In a pot, combine water, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar, then cook over medium heat and add the prepared tofu. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Let cool and chill.
- Once the other components have become cold, prepare the udon noodles. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then cool under running water, drain, and cover with ice to chill.
- Divide the cold noodles and soup into shallow bowls, place the cooked aburaage on top, and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.