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Tarako udon being picked up with a pair of chopsticks.
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Tarako Udon

Tarako Udon is a quick and delicious Japanese noodle dish made with udon tossed in a creamy tarako cod roe sauce. Ready in under 10 minutes, this easy recipe brings authentic Japanese flavors to your table and is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Tarako Udon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 517kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Udon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Sack Tarako Roe
  • Shredded Seaweed optional

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make tarako udon on the countertop.
  • In a medium bowl, use a spoon to scrape the tarako from its membrane and mix it with the heavy cream, mayo, and soy sauce until smooth.
    Tarako udon sauce in a mixing bowl.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the udon for 2 to 3 minutes.
    Udon being boiled in a pot.
  • Drain the udon and add it to the bowl with the tarako sauce. Toss until the noodles are fully coated, then transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with shredded seaweed if you like.
    Tarako udon served in a bowl topped with shredded seaweed.

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Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 2160mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Calcium: 16mg