Hiyashi Kitsune Udon is a refreshing dish of chilled udon noodle soup topped with sweet, soy-simmered fried tofu. It’s the perfect meal for hot days when your appetite tends to fade. The noodles are smooth and easy to eat, while the chilled broth cools you down with every bite.
What’s Hiyashi Kitsune Udon?
Kitsune Udon is usually served as a hot noodle soup, a staple at any udon or soba shop. This simple dish features chewy noodles in a mild yet savory broth, paired with sweetly seasoned aburaage (fried tofu) that adds a satisfying richness to the soup.
When the weather gets too warm for hot soup, Hiyashi Kitsune Udon is a perfect alternative. The noodles are cooked and then chilled, and the broth is served cold as well. The aburaage is sliced thin so it blends easily with the noodles, adding just the right touch of heartiness to the dish.
We like to keep the toppings simple—just a sprinkle of thinly sliced green onion—but you can always make it your own. Cooked summer vegetables like eggplant, or blanched greens such as spinach, add both nutrients and flavor. A touch of grated ginger is also a wonderful addition, bringing a refreshing kick that helps stimulate the appetite on hot days.
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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.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Aburaage, cold noodles, noodles, udon
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