Miso Udon Carbonara
Miso udon carbonara is a delicious Asian twist on an Italian classic! You'll love the springy udon noodles and umami-loaded miso taste in this creamy noodle dish! This quick and easy recipe is for a single serving that can easily be multiplied!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 200 gram frozen udon noodle brick ((See Recipe Notes below))
- 2 slices bacon, (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon miso paste
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beaten egg, miso paste, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until cooked and slightly golden.
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the frozen udon noodles. Switch off the heat and loosen the noodles with chopsticks.
- 4
Reduce the heat on the skillet with the bacon to LOW and add the minced garlic and fry with the bacon for about one minute.
- 5
Use tongs or chopsticks to transfer the udon noodles to the skillet with the bacon and garlic. Stir.
- 6
Pour in the egg mixture and toss with the noodles and bacon immediately. You do not want to scramble the egg.
- 7
Stir and toss the noodles in the egg mixture for about 1 minute to heat through. Transfer immediately to a dish.
- 8
Garnish with more freshly grated Parmesan, fresh ground black pepper, green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.