Udon Soup with Shrimp
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Udon Soup with Shrimp a try. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 486 calories, 40g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up jumbo udon noodles, mushroom blend, water, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the rice vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Mug Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Wipe kombu clean with a cloth; cut sheeting lengthwise into 3-inch pieces.
Place kombu in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cover with 2 quarts cold water.
Heat mixture to 180 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat; discard kombu. Stir in bonito and ginger; let stand 10 minutes or until bonito sinks. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined colander over a bowl; discard solids.
Wipe pan clean. Return broth to pan; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat. Stir in mushrooms; let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander over a bowl, reserving mushrooms and broth. Wipe pan clean. Return broth to pan; bring to a simmer. Coarsely chop mushrooms.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
Cut onions into 1-inch pieces; cut each piece in half lengthwise.
Cut onion pieces lengthwise into thin strips.
Combine sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well.
Add shrimp to broth; cook 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms; cook 30 seconds.
Remove from heat; stir in vinegar mixture.
Place about 1 cup noodles in each of 4 bowls; top with 2 cups broth mixture. Divide onion strips evenly among bowls.