Traditional Udon Kiri

2022-10-31

By Noodle Master

Japanese Cuisine

Main Course

3 Fast and Flavorful Ways to Make Udon Kiri: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer Techniques

Create a Deep and Savory Udon Kiri Broth with Your Slow Cooker’s 'Low' Setting

Use the slow cooker's "low" setting to create a rich, savory broth for your udon kiri. Let the ingredients simmer for hours, drawing out deep flavors from chicken, vegetables, and seasonings. The slow cooker’s "keep warm" feature allows you to maintain the broth’s temperature while you prepare the udon.

Make Udon Kiri in No Time Using the Instant Pot’s 'Pressure Cook' and 'Sauté' Functions

With the Instant Pot, you can quickly make udon kiri in a fraction of the time. Use the "sauté" function to cook your aromatics (onions, garlic, ginger), then switch to "pressure cook" for a fast and flavorful broth. If using pre-made udon noodles, you can also cook them directly in the Instant Pot to keep everything in one pot.

Add Crispy Tempura or Roasted Veggies to Udon Kiri with Your Air Fryer

The air fryer is perfect for making crispy toppings like tempura or roasted vegetables to complement your udon kiri. Simply toss the ingredients in a bit of oil and seasoning, then let the air fryer crisp them to golden perfection, adding texture and flavor without deep frying.

Tips and Suggestions on Udon Kiri

Maintaining a consistent blade angle

The udon-kiri, or udon knife, must be held at a specific angle to ensure clean and even cuts of the noodle dough.

Controlling the speed of the cut

Too fast or too slow of a cut can lead to unevenly shaped noodles.

Acquiring the proper technique

Slicing through the dough takes practice and technique, and mastering this skill requires patience and perseverance.

Adjusting the blade for different noodle thickness

Depending on the desired thickness of the udon noodles, the blade must be adjusted accordingly.

Accounting for dough texture and humidity

The texture and humidity of the dough can affect the cutting process and requires adjustments to the blade angle and cutting speed.

Classic Udon Kiri Recipe

Ingredients

  • 400g Udon noodles
  • 1 cup of dashi broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 leek, julienned
  • 1/4 cup shaved bonito flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the Udon noodles according to the package instructions.
  2. In a saucepan, combine dashi broth, soy sauce, sugar and mirin. Heat the mixture until simmering.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and keep the broth warm.
  4. Slice the leek in half lengthwise, and then into thin julienned pieces.
  5. To serve, place the cooked noodles in a bowl. Pour the hot broth over the noodles.
  6. Garnish with the julienned leeks and shaved bonito flakes. Serve immediately.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 30 min

Cook Time 15 min

Total time 45 min

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 70 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Protein: 14 g

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