“What’s the most delicious way to eat rice-flour udon?” The answer is: anything goes. Like wheat udon, rice-flour udon can be enjoyed warm, cold, or stir-fried. In this article, we share five hand-picked easy rice-flour udon recipes. Even gluten-free, you’ll never get tired of your everyday udon.
If you haven’t yet, also check out What Is Rice-Flour Udon? and How to Cook It Deliciously.
1. Meat Kamatama Udon
A classic bowl of sweet-savory stir-fried beef coated in silky egg. Top warm, freshly boiled udon with the meat, egg, and chopped green onion, then drizzle with dashi. Using a soft-boiled egg works wonderfully too. Perfect for days when you want something hearty.
2. Curry Udon
A satisfying variation made by simmering pork belly and fried tofu and thickening it with curry roux. The smooth texture of rice-flour udon pairs well with the spicy curry. Adding dashi gives it a deeper Japanese flavor.
3. Kimchi Udon
Top with kimchi, wakame, and egg, then finish lightly with dashi broth. The umami and heat of the fermented kimchi bring out the gentle flavor of rice-flour udon. Since you just mix it without cooking, it’s quick even on busy days.
4. Yaki Udon
Stir-fry pork and vegetables, then quickly toss in rice-flour udon chilled in water and seasoned with a dashi base. A dish that’s fun for its savory aroma and chewy texture. A bonus: you can make it with whatever vegetables are left in the fridge.
5. Chilled Shabu Udon
Pile plenty of cold shabu-shabu pork and condiments onto chilled udon. Grated daikon, shiso, and mizuna keep it refreshing, making it great for hot days or when your appetite is low. Pour over a dashi-based sauce and it slips right down.
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Other recipes, such as soboro udon, ice-water udon, egg-drop udon, and dashi-based chawanmushi and Japanese-style pot-au-feu, along with their ingredients, quantities, and steps, are all gathered on our recipe page.
Tips for the Best Results
For every variation, the basics start with boiling in plenty of water for the time on the package. For cold udon, tightening it in cold water brings out the bite. For details, see How to Cook Rice-Flour Udon Deliciously. Keeping gluten-free “ando no dashi” on hand makes every recipe much easier.
Summary
Rice-flour udon is endlessly versatile, warm, cold, or stir-fried. Made from 100% Hiroshima-grown non-glutinous rice flour and additive-free, it’s easy to bring into your everyday meals. Make your table even more free with your favorite variation.