This recipe is translated from Cookpad Japan. See original: Japan冷凍うどん&レンジで茄子とツナの冷うどん

Chilled Udon with Eggplant and Tuna (using Frozen Udon & Microwave)

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♥Thank you to the 300 people who tried this recipe!♥
Microwaved eggplant pairs perfectly with tuna for a delicious combo.
This easy recipe uses frozen udon and the microwave, making it perfect for hot days.

Recipe background:
As the weather got warmer, I wanted to create a simple recipe using the microwave.
The tender eggplant, steamed in the microwave, combined with the richness of tuna, makes for a tasty chilled udon dish.

Chilled Udon with Eggplant and Tuna (using Frozen Udon & Microwave)

♥Thank you to the 300 people who tried this recipe!♥
Microwaved eggplant pairs perfectly with tuna for a delicious combo.
This easy recipe uses frozen udon and the microwave, making it perfect for hot days.

Recipe background:
As the weather got warmer, I wanted to create a simple recipe using the microwave.
The tender eggplant, steamed in the microwave, combined with the richness of tuna, makes for a tasty chilled udon dish.

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Ingredients

Serves 1 serving
  1. 1eggplant
  2. 1-2 tablespoonscanned tuna (drained)
  3. 1 packagefrozen udon noodles
  4. 1/2 cupto 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (100–120 ml) mentsuyu (noodle soup base) diluted with water to taste for warm udon soup
  5. Grated ginger, to taste (optional)
  6. Radish sprouts (kaiware) or shiso leaves, as desired

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove the stem from the eggplant. Poke it about 10 times with a toothpick or bamboo skewer, then wrap in plastic wrap. Microwave (600W) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Once the eggplant is soft, remove the plastic wrap and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Dilute the mentsuyu with water to the strength you would use for warm udon soup (about 1/2 cup to 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (100–120 ml) per serving). Add grated ginger if you like.

  4. 4

    Microwave the frozen udon noodles according to the package instructions.

  5. 5

    Once the eggplant has cooled, tear it into strips by hand and soak in the diluted soup for 1–2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Rinse the heated udon noodles under cold water or in ice water, drain well, and place in a bowl. Top with the eggplant and soup, tuna, and radish sprouts (or shiso leaves). Enjoy!

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