December 24, 2022

RECIPE: Hōtō Udon Hot Pot

RECIPE: Hōtō Udon Hot Pot

This hōtō udon hot pot is a local specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture and the perfect comfort dish. Hōtō udon noodles add a doughy and chewy texture while the soup is rich in umami and flavor. Try either of the soups for a different taste experience!

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 150g kabocha (pumpkin) (cut into chunks)
  • 50g carrot (cut into chunks)
  • ½ negi (spring onion) (cut diagonally) 
  • 50g shimeji mushroom (or your favorite mushroom) (break apart by hand)
  • 170g Hōtō Udon noodles (~½ package) 

Soup 1

  • 1 packet Organic Walnut Sauce
  • 1 packet Organic Miso & Walnut Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce* 
  • 300ml water

Soup 2

  • 1 Tbsp Miso*
  • 50ml mentsuyu* (twice concentrated)
  • 300ml water

Instructions:

  1. Mix all of either of the soup ingredients in a pan over medium heat. Add the vegetables (kabocha, carrots, negi and mushrooms) and cook until tender.
  2. Add the Hōtō Udon noodles. Cook for another minute and serve.
  3. Repeat with the other soup ingredients for a different taste experience!

*Available for single item purchase at our Market: Michi no Eki

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