Bouncy Pollack Roe Cold Udon Noodles
Bouncy Pollack Roe Cold Udon Noodles
How to Make Refreshing Pollack Roe Cold Udon for a Quick Summer Meal
Introducing a recipe for Pollack Roe Cold Udon that you can quickly whip up on hot summer days for a refreshingly cool meal. I always keep pre-salted pollack roe (often sold at a discount) frozen in my freezer and use it for cooking whenever I need it. The delightful pop of pollack roe and the cool udon noodles make for a fantastic light meal or snack.
Main Ingredients- 1 serving frozen udon noodles
- 2 Tbsp pollack roe (eggs only, removed from membrane)
- A few stalks of green onions
- Shredded seaweed (gim/nori)
Refreshing Sauce- 1 Tbsp mentsuyu (noodle soup base)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp mentsuyu (noodle soup base)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the pollack roe. Carefully slice the pollack roe in half lengthwise and gently scrape out the individual eggs with the back of a knife. You want just the roe, free from the membrane.
Step 2
Wash the green onions thoroughly and pat them dry. Finely chop them into small pieces. These will be used as a garnish, so aim for a fine chop.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the frozen udon noodles directly to the boiling water. Gently stir to prevent them from sticking together and cook for about 2 minutes. (Adjust cooking time based on your specific udon noodle package instructions.)
Step 4
Immediately after cooking, drain the udon noodles and rinse them under cold running water. This removes excess starch. For an extra cool and bouncy texture, briefly immerse the noodles in ice water.
Step 5
Place the chilled udon noodles into a serving bowl. Top generously with the prepared pollack roe, chopped green onions, and shredded seaweed.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the mentsuyu, sesame oil, and lemon juice until well combined to create the sauce. Drizzle this delicious sauce evenly over the noodles and toppings.
Step 7
For an extra burst of freshness, garnish with a few thin slices of lemon. This adds a lovely citrus aroma and flavor. Enjoy your delicious creation!
