Umami Brown Butter Miso...Umami Brown Butter Miso Udon

A sophisticated 15-minute dish that bridges Japanese pantry staples with French technique, featuring nutty brown butter, savory white miso, and crispy sage.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes). Reserve 60ml of the starchy cooking water before draining.

2. 02

   While the noodles cook, place the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Melt until it begins to foam and smell nutty.

3. 03

   Add the sage leaves to the butter. Fry for 1 minute until crispy and the butter has turned a deep golden brown. Immediately remove from heat to prevent burning.

4. 04

   In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with the reserved warm noodle water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the brown butter skillet and whisk to emulsify.

5. 05

   Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Return to low heat and toss vigorously with the Parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon juice until a glossy sauce coats every strand.

6. 06

   Plate immediately, garnishing with the crispy sage leaves and a dusting of Shichimi Togarashi.