Tokyo Recipes by Nadia

Easy Carbonara Udon

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Deliciously rich-- even without heavy cream!

This is a super simple carbonara that comes together quickly with frozen udon.The creamy sauce is also a big hit with kids! Give this simple yet satisfying dish a try!

Easy Carbonara Udon
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COOKING TIME

10 minutes

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Chiori
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Chiori

I live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and I’m a mother of two daughters who both love to eat. As a working mom, my realistic, everyday recipes have resonated with many, and as of May 2024, I’m grateful to have over 380,000 followers on Instagram. Thank you so much for your support! From a homemaker’s perspective, my motto is to create recipes that make families happy and help busy women. I share dishes that can be made even more delicious with just a small twist using seasonings you already have at home. Along with recipes, I also post daily tips on cooking techniques to enhance flavor and handy food storage methods that make life in the kitchen easier.

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INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.

  • 2 packs frozen udon
  • 2 oz bacon (3 slices)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • A
    1 1/4 cup milk
  • A
    3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • A
    1 tsp bouillon granules (or consommé granules)
  • A
    0.5 tsp grated garlic (or paste from a tube)
  • A
    0.25 tsp sugar
  • salt (to taste)
  • scallions (to taste, for topping)
  • coarse-ground black pepper (to taste, for topping)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1

    Cut the bacon into strips. Microwave the frozen udon according to the package instructions.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process1
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, then add the bacon and sauté until browned.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process2
  • 3

    Lower the heat, add the (A) ingredients, and simmer for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process3
  • 4

    Turn off the heat, add the egg yolks, and mix thoroughly.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process4
  • 5

    Turn the stove back on to low heat, add the udon, and quickly mix to coat with the sauce. Adjust the taste with salt as necessary.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process5
  • 6

    Plate in a serving bowl, sprinkle with scallions to taste, and add coarse-ground black pepper if desired.

    Easy Carbonara Udon Process6

RecipeID

870

Tips & Notes

・Increase the amount sugar to taste.
・You can optionally omit the garlic paste.
・Be sure to add the egg yolks after turning off the heat!

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