Sesame Carbonara Udon with Spinach and Egg

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 2 servings fresh or boiled udon noodles (about 440g)
  • 1/4 bunch spinach (about 62g), cut into 5cm lengths
  • 1/2 pack bunashimeji mushrooms (about 51g), trimmed and separated
  • 2 slices bacon (about 40g), cut into 2cm strips
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs (onsen tamago, about 100g)
  • 200ml milk
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20g butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons Kewpie Deep-fried Sesame Dressing

Instructions

  1. Cut spinach and bacon as instructed. Separate bunashimeji into small clusters.
  2. Heat butter in a frying pan. Add garlic, spinach, mushrooms, and bacon. Sauté until lightly cooked.
  3. Add milk, 2 tablespoons sesame dressing, and cheese. Bring to a boil, then add udon. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
  4. Serve into bowls. Top each with a soft-boiled egg, black pepper, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Tips

  • For best flavor, sauté the garlic first to release aroma.
  • Simmer down the sauce until it clings to the udon for optimal richness.