Mentaiko Butter Udon recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This udon combines the salty umami of mentaiko with the rich, smooth flavor of butter.
This udon combines the salty umami of mentaiko with the rich, smooth flavor of butter. Simply boil the noodles and toss them lightly with the sauce, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a quick lunch.
Japanese · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 261.2g serving): 397.6 kcal · protein 12.8g · carbohydrate 62.1g · fat 9.7g · sodium 1096.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Add the mentaiko after turning off the heat so the roe doesn’t overcook and stays soft.
Tips: Mentaiko and soy sauce are already seasoned, so start with only a little soy sauce and adjust after tasting.
Tips: Drain the udon thoroughly so the butter and mentaiko sauce doesn’t become watery.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Boiled udon noodles — 200 g
- Salted pollock roe — 30 g
- Butter — 10 g
- Roasted seaweed — 0.5 sheet
- Scallions — 10 g
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Mirin — 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.2 g