15-Min Curry Udon
Confession: I’ve never made Japanese curry from scratch because I’ve always ever used these S&B golden cubes and they’ve never failed me! - they're how I got through a lot of late nights when I was at engineering school at university. I did not have the patience to cook things from scratch in those days (and I still regularly feel this way these days) so I've always got a few of these cube lying around my kitchen for emergency meals.
You can of course make this curry and serve it with rice, but as a one person portion, noodles are my go-to because they're the quick to cook and the slurpy texture goes amazingly with the rich and luscious sauce.
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About this recipe
Ingredients
- 100g fresh udon noodles (vacuum-packed or frozen udon is best)
- 1 S&B Golden Curry cube (easily found in most supermarkets, especially Asian grocery stores)
- 1/2 brown onion, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 350ml water (add more if needed to adjust the sauce consistency)
- 1 stalk of spring onion, thinly sliced
Optional Add-ons:
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- Any source of protein, such as shredded chicken or tofu
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Instructions
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and julienned carrot. Sauté until the onions are soft and the carrots are slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 350ml of water to the pan with the vegetables. Bring it to a simmer and stir in the S&B Golden Curry cube. Let the curry cube dissolve completely, creating a rich and thick sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, feel free to add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the fresh udon noodles according to the package instructions. Fresh udon usually only needs a few minutes to boil. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the curry sauce, stirring to coat the noodles evenly with the curry. For an extra touch, top with thinly sliced spring onions. Optionally, add a soft-boiled egg or your choice of protein, such as shredded chicken or tofu.
- Serve the curry udon piping hot for the ultimate comfort meal.
Notes:
- Feel free to add in cooked chicken, tofu, or even prawns for a more filling meal.
- For extra heat, you can add a dash of chilli flakes or a splash of hot sauce at the end.
- Add more veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or pak choi for extra nutrients.
Why S&B Golden Curry Cubes?
S&B Golden Curry cubes are a pantry staple in Japanese cuisine, offering an easy way to make rich, flavourful curry. These curry cubes are available in various heat levels, so you can choose mild, medium, or hot depending on your preference. You can easily find them in most supermarkets or Asian grocery stores, making this recipe incredibly convenient.
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