What is Japanese curry?

Japanese curry is a thick, cozy, and slightly sweet sauce made from a curry roux, usually featuring a blend of warm spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, giving it a rich, savoury depth with minimal effort. The golden brown sauce is sometimes used for a soup base, but here, we use the rich curry base as a stir-fry sauce.

Udon is a thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, known for its soft, bouncy, delicious texture and ability to soak up flavourful broths and sauces.

What kind of tofu should I use?

For this recipe, firm or extra firm tofu works best, as it holds its shape well and soaks up the curry sauce without falling apart.

Stir-Fried Curry Udon Recipe for One

Description

This curry udon recipe is a great quick dinner. Stir-fried udon noodles with creamy curry make a delicious healthy meal for one.

Ingredients

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1-2 tablespoons oil (we used peanut oil)
1 small onion, sliced
1 small carrot, sliced
1 sprig of scallion, sliced
Half of 1 large Japanese curry cube (30g)
3/4 cup (180ml) water
200g cooked udon noodles
80g tofu, sliced
Optional: dash of sugar if you like it sweeter or soy sauce if you like it more salty

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Instructions

In a fry-pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Once oil is warm, reduce heat slightly and sautée the onion, carrot and scallions for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Add in one of the Japanese curry brick and water.*
Add in the udon noodles and tofu. Break up the udon noodles and continue cooking & stirring for 6-8 more minutes until it is all coated in the sauce
Enjoy warm!

Notes

*Optional: you can also add some sugar if you like a sweeter sauce or soy sauce if you prefer it more salty

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 11
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired