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mentaiko udon

Mentaiko Udon

How to make the easiest and best mentaiko udon in 5 minutes!
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Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: easy japanese food, easy udon recipe, mentaiko recipe, mentaiko udon, pollock roe recipe, udon recipe
Servings: 1 person

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 microwave (this is dependent on the type of udon you are using)

Ingredients

  • 1 serving Frozen udon
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 sack Mentaiko Salted spicy pollock roe
  • Green onion
  • Thinly sliced nori
  • Mentsuyu
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  • Remove plastic wrap from frozen udon and place it on a microwave safe bowl
  • Place butter on the udon
  • Microwave for 2-3 min until the udon is hot
  • Mix udon until it is evenly coated in the melted butter
  • Add thinly sliced nori and chopped green onions
  • Remove membrane or sack from mentaiko or pollock roe
  • Place mentaiko on udon
  • Add egg
  • Pour a dash of mentsuyu over udon to your liking (about 1-2 tbsp) since the mentaiko is flavorful and salty as well.
  • Mix well before eating and enjoy