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5 from 1 vote

Miso Carbonara Udon

A classic with a twist. Udon noodles in a creamy, cheesy, umami-filled sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: carbonara udon, cream udon, miso carbonara, miso carbonara udon, udon
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 3 packs Frozen udon
  • 3-4 strips Bacon Depending on thickness
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Grated
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano Grated
  • 1 stalk Green onion
  • 4 Room temperature eggs 3 egg yolks, 1 whole egg
  • 2 tbsp Shiro miso paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • Shichimi togarashi Optional

Instructions

  • Cut bacon into thin, 1/4" wide slices.
  • Add 3 egg yolks, 1 full egg to a bowl. Add grated cheeses, miso paste, garlic. Use a fork or whisk and mix to combine.
  • Heat a large pot of water. Cook udon according to package instructions (about 1 minute), reserve 1 cup of cooking water, strain udon and set aside.
  • Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add sliced bacon and cook for about 5-6 minutes until crispy. Reduce heat to medium low, allow temperature to reduce for about 2 minutes.
  • Add udon to pan with bacon, toss. Add 1/4 cup of cooking water to egg mixture and stir to combine. Add egg mixture to pan with udon. Stir to coat, adding more cooking water if sauce is too dry.
  • Serve topped with green onion and shichimi togarashi.