Description
This creamy miso udon recipe combines the richness of coconut milk with savory miso paste and chewy udon noodles, delivering a comforting, restaurant-quality bowl in just 25 minutes. A perfect balance of traditional Japanese flavors and modern comfort food appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 portions fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
Smart Substitutions:
- Use red miso for deeper flavor
- Swap coconut milk with heavy cream or cashew cream
- Replace vegetable broth with mushroom or chicken broth
- Substitute dried udon or thick rice noodles if fresh not available
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.
- In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth and coconut milk over medium heat. Whisk continuously.
- Temper miso paste with a few tablespoons of warm broth, then whisk back into saucepan until smooth.
- Add minced garlic and simmer 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
- Add cooked udon noodles, tossing gently to coat with creamy miso sauce. Adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer to bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not boil coconut milk to avoid separation. Always temper miso paste before adding to hot liquid. Serve immediately while hot, as sauce thickens upon cooling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy miso udon, miso noodle soup, Japanese comfort food, coconut miso noodles