Description
A speedy and satisfying Japanese‑inspired creamy curry udon made with chewy udon noodles, rich cream, and bold curry sauce — ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 servings udon noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 Japanese curry cubes (e.g., S&B Golden Curry) — see note
- 1 cup cooking cream (or evaporated milk or whipping cream)
- Parmesan cheese, to taste
- Chili flakes or chili oil (optional)
- Green onion, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, melt the butter in a pan over medium‑low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Pour in the cooking cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the curry cubes and stir until they melt fully into the sauce (add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much).
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Plate the noodles and top with grated Parmesan. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes or drizzle chili oil, then garnish with sliced green onion.
Notes
- Japanese curry cubes (roux blocks) are common in Japanese curry dishes and contain flour, fat, curry powder and seasonings. Using them here gives quick, authentic‑style flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- If you can’t find curry cubes, you can substitute curry powder with a little flour to help thicken the sauce—but the taste will vary.
- For added protein, stir in cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu after step 4.
- To make vegetarian/vegan: use plant‑based butter, cream substitute, and ensure the curry cubes are vegetable‑based.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
