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Kitsune udon
Simmer the fried tofu in a little dashi, soy, rice wine and sugar 8 minutes until it tastes sweet-savoury and floppy.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Kitsune udon take?
25 min all in โ 10 min prep, 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Fish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 3 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
3 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Aburaage โ Thick fried tofu squares. Same idea. Simmer them sweet.
Any tips from this recipe?
Inari-age from a packet is already seasoned. Taste before you add more sugar. A slice of kamaboko is the shop garnish if you have it.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.