Brown Butter Miso Udon...Brown Butter Miso Udon with Crispy Garlic & Togarashi

An elevated, 10-minute umami bomb featuring silky udon noodles tossed in a nutty, fermented butter sauce with bright citrus-chili highlights.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the udon for 2-3 minutes until just tender; reserve 2 tablespoons of the starchy cooking water, then drain the noodles.

2. 02

   In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams and begins to smell nutty and show golden-brown solids.

3. 03

   Add the sliced garlic to the brown butter and fry for 30-45 seconds until the edges are golden and aromatic, ensuring they do not burn.

4. 04

   Whisk the white miso and the reserved noodle water into the butter until a smooth, glossy emulsion forms.

5. 05

   Add the cooked udon to the pan and toss vigorously for 30 seconds to coat every strand in the miso-butter sauce.

6. 06

   Transfer to a warmed bowl and garnish with the fresh scallions, lemon juice, and a dusting of Togarashi.