This Japanese Cold Udon Noodle Dish Is Perfect for Hot Summer Days (Easy Recipe)

Easy microwave Japanese cold udon recipe with chewy noodles, enoki mushrooms, okra, and crab. A quick and refreshing summer noodle dish with rich umami flavor. Cold Udon Noodles with Enoki Mushrooms, Okra & Crab Serves: 1 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 13 minutes Ingredients Noodles 1 packet udon noodles Toppings 50g enoki mushrooms 40g frozen okra 45g imitation crab, shredded 5g green onions, sliced Sauce 15g sake 25g soy sauce 4g sugar 1g dashi powder (substitute chicken or vegetable broth powder) 60g water 1g katsuobushi (bonito flakes) (optional) Instructions 1. Make the Sauce 1. Add the sake, soy sauce, sugar, dashi powder, water, and katsuobushi to a microwave-safe bowl. 2. Microwave for 1 minute. 3. Stir well and set aside to cool. 2. Prepare the Enoki 1. Trim off the root end of the enoki mushrooms. 2. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon of water. 3. Microwave for 1 minute. 4. Transfer immediately to an ice bath. 3. Prepare the Okra 1. Place the frozen okra in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon of water. 2. Microwave for 1 minute. 3. Transfer immediately to the ice bath. 4. Prepare the Crab 1. Shred the imitation crab into thin strands. 5. Prepare the Udon 1. Cook according to package directions. 2. If using microwave udon, heat for about 1 minute. 3. Rinse under cold water until chilled. 6. Assemble 1. Add the chilled udon to a serving bowl. 2. Arrange the enoki mushrooms in the center. 3. Place the okra on one side and the shredded crab on the other. 4. Pour the cooled sauce over the noodles. 5. Garnish with green onions and serve.