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Nutritional Values
480kcal
16gProtein
72gCarbs
12gFat
2gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🫘 Soy
Hakata Udon
How to order / say it
Say it
博多うどん — [hah-kah-tah oo-don]
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Locally
博多うどんをお願いします。
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A classic Fukuoka udon dish with a light, savory broth.
Why try it?
Hakata Udon represents Fukuoka’s adaptation of udon, offering a unique twist with its soft noodles and delicate broth. It captures the region’s propensity for subtlety and freshness.
How it tastes
The noodles are soft and slightly chewy, immersed in a light dashi-based broth that enhances the umami of the ingredients.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Hakata Udon traces its origins back to the early 20th century, as a distinct style developed in Fukuoka with softer noodles to cater to local preferences.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g udon noodles
- 🥣 500 ml dashi broth
- 🥣 20 ml soy sauce
- 🦐 50 g kamaboko
- 🥕 20 g green onions
- 🦐 100 g tempura
Method
- 1 Cook udon noodles as per instructions and set aside.
- 2 Prepare broth by simmering dashi with soy sauce.
- 3 Combine noodles and broth, top with kamaboko, green onions, and tempura.
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