Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Homemade Udon Noodles
Learn how to make thick and chewy udon noodles entirely from scratch, using wheat flour, water, and salt. This detailed recipe guides you through kneading (with your feet for easier handling), dough resting, hand rolling, cutting into noodles, and perfect cooking for soup or stir‑fry.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Intensive foot kneading to develop gluten
- • Rolling to 4 mm thickness to achieve the right texture
- • Precise 7‑minute cooking for al dente noodles
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful of slippery surfaces when foot‑kneading
- • Handle the knife carefully when cutting
- • Use gloves or a long handle to handle the boiling water pot
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Pan-Fried Chicken Gyoza
Crispy‑bottomed, juicy chicken gyozas pan‑fried then steamed, served with a drizzle of chili oil and fresh chives. This quick, easy recipe uses simple ingredients and a one‑pan method, perfect for an appetizer or light dinner.
Hot Chicken Ramen
Japanese chicken ramen with a clear and flavorful broth, scallion-infused oil, homemade tare sauce and marinated ajitama egg. Quick version for a comforting meal at home.
Tuna Sashimi and Sushi (Hosomaki, Uramaki, Nigiri)
Learn how to prepare a classic Japanese sashimi platter and three types of sushi – thin‑roll hosomaki, inside‑out uramaki and hand‑shaped nigiri – using premium tuna cuts (akami, chu‑toro, o‑toro). The recipe includes all the vegetable accompaniments, seasoned sushi rice, and tips for handling raw fish safely at home.
Vinaigrette japonaise aux graines de sésame
Une vinaigrette légère et parfumée inspirée du Japon, à base de graines de sésame grillées, sauce soja, huile de sésame et mayonnaise Kewpie. Elle accompagne parfaitement des crudités croquantes (chou blanc et rouge, sucrine, carotte, concombre, radis) pour un repas frais d'été.
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
A step-by-step recipe for making classic fluffy Japanese pancakes with a light, airy texture achieved through whipped egg whites and gentle folding techniques. These pancakes are cooked low and slow with steam to keep them moist and tall.
Japanese sesame seed vinaigrette
A light and fragrant vinaigrette inspired by Japan, made with toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil and Kewpie mayonnaise. It pairs perfectly with crunchy raw vegetables (white and red cabbage, escarole, carrot, cucumber, radish) for a fresh summer meal.