Japanese Noodles with Shrimp

Japanese noodles with shrimp is a versatile and flavourful dish that combines delicate noodles, succulent shrimp, and fresh vegetables in a savoury broth serving four and taking about 40 minutes to prepare and cook.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings People

Ingredients

Noodles and Broth:

200 g noodles Japanese ramen, udon, or soba
1 litre dashi chicken/vegetable stock
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin sweet rice wine
1 tbsp sake

Shrimp and Aromatics:

250 g shrimp fresh/peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp ginger grated

Vegetables:

1 head bok choy chopped
100 g shiitake mushrooms sliced
1 medium carrot julienned
2 large spring onions finely chopped

Optional Toppings and Garnishes:

4 large eggs free range boiled
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
200 g noodles
Boiled Eggs (if using): Boil the eggs to your preferred level of doneness (about 7 minutes for a soft-boiled egg). Peel and set aside.
4 large eggs
In a large pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
1 litre dashi
Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Stir well to combine.
2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake
In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger
Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
250 g shrimp
To the simmering broth, add the chopped bok choy, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and julienned carrot.
1 head bok choy, 100 g shiitake mushrooms, 1 medium carrot
Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the cooked noodles to the broth and vegetable mixture.
Stir in the cooked shrimp.
Ladle the noodles, broth, vegetables, and shrimp into bowls.
Top each bowl with finely chopped spring onions.
2 large spring onions
Add a boiled egg to each bowl if using.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Notes

Tips for Serving Japanese Noodles with Shrimp:

Serve the dish immediately while it's hot to enjoy the best flavours and textures.
Pair with traditional side dishes like tempura, gyoza, or edamame to create a more elaborate meal.

A side of pickled vegetables (tsukemono) can enhance the dining experience by adding a tangy, refreshing contrast to the rich and savoury noodles.

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