These sesame brown butter udon noodles are loaded with fresh Asian-inspired flavors and only require a handful of ingredients. The noodles are paired with crispy green spinach and rested on top of a savory and umami-flavored base that screams delicious!
I adore these sesame brown butter udon noodles.
Not only are they simple enough to conjure up but can also be ready to be plated in a matter of minutes!
The chewy udon noodles give an amazing mouthfeel and the umami flavors from soy sauce and butter lift up the flavor profile ten-fold.
And what about the sesame seeds sprinkled over the noodles?
Let’s just say, they are the cherry on top that brings out a satisfying crunch and makes the dish even more tantalizing.
Doesn’t matter whether you’re making a last-minute dinner, or just hunting for a vegan meal, these sesame-brown butter udon noodles are all that’ll be coming to your mind!
Tools You’ll Need
- Pot: To boil the noodles. You use the skillet to cook the noodles first, then make the masala too to have less clean-up on your hands.
- Skillet: To make the masala and the meal in.
- Spatula: To saute and stir.
Ingredients in this Sesame Brown Butter Udon Noodles Recipe
Udon Noodles: What makes these noodles different from other types are their thickness and chewy, yet tender texture with a sweet undertone.
Spinach: Spinach is highly nutritious and adds a nice contrast of green color to the mix. Wash the spinach properly before use.
White Sesame Seeds: They give a pop of white color, which makes this dish eye-catching. Sesame seeds are also a great way to add nuttiness and a bit of a crunch to every bite!
Soy Sauce: I use dark soy sauce because it has a more intense flavor which works really well with this recipe, but light soy sauce also works fine.
Vegan Butter: It makes the noodles super buttery, soft, and moist. And, their flavor is similar to the normal ones.
Garlic: For infusing savoriness and elevating the flavor profile of this meal.
Spring Onion: They have a milder taste, but more aroma than the red onions, and when mixed with garlic, they add a ton of freshness and aroma to the noodles.
Salt & Pepper
Water
How to Make Sesame Brown Butter Udon Noodles
Cook the Noodles:
Take a pot, add salt, and boil the udon noodles in water for 3-4 minutes till al dante.
Reserve some noodle water, and sieve out the rest.
Prepare the Gravy:
In a skillet, add butter and cook it on medium flame for 3-4 minutes till it turns golden brown.
Lower the flame, add spring onion and garlic, and saute on high flame for 30 secs.
Add soy sauce and spinach and give it a mix. Then pour the reserved noodle water and salt into the mix, and give it a whirl.
Combine:
Finally, add the cooked udon noodles, and garnish them with sesame seeds and black pepper powder.
Your sesame brown butter udon noodles are ready.
Tips & Variations
For the gluten-free version: if you want to make this recipe completely gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce and swap udon noodles with a gluten-free alternative.
Keep the salt levels in mind: Since soy sauce and salted butter are being used, the sodium is already high, so only add a modest amount of salt to the noodles, or skip it altogether if you don’t feel like it.
Serving Options
Appetizer: You can serve it as a fabulous starter at a party or a get-together. They do a nice job of watering the mouth and getting people ready for the mains.
Main Course: Or make them as a quick dinner for the family which the kids will also enjoy. You can pair them with curries like paneer chilli, or butter chicken to keep you full till the next meal!
How to Store
In the fridge: This dish can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days before the soy sauce releases its oil at the time of reheating and ruin the flavors of the noodles.
In the freezer: Do not freeze this meal as the texture of the noodles will alter.
These sesame-brown butter udon noodles are best consumed fresh for a burst of flavor in your mouth that your taste buds will never forget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is an easy 15-minute recipe that doesn’t require much effort.
- This noodles recipe is vegan with an option to make it gluten-free as well.
- Only requires a few readily available ingredients.
- It can be easily customizable.
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Easy Sesame Brown Butter Udon Noodles Recipe in Just 15 Minutes!
Ingredients
For Boiling Noodles:
- 250 gms Udon Noodles
- Water as required
- 1 tsp Salt
For the Gravy:
- 4 tbsp Vegan Butter
- 3 small Spring Onions roughly chopped
- 6-7 cloves Garlic minced
- 150 gms Spinach
- 1½ tbsp Soy Sauce
- Black Pepper Powder a pinch
- Reserved Udon Water
For the Noodles:
- Prepared Gravy
- Prepared Udon Noodles
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Take a pot, add salt, and boil the udon noodles in water for 3-4 minutes till al dante.
- Reserve some noodle water, and sieve out the rest.
- In a skillet, add butter and cook it on medium flame for 3-4 minutes till it turns golden brown.
- Lower the flame, add spring onion and garlic, and saute on high flame for 30 secs.
- Add soy sauce and spinach and give it a mix. Then pour the reserved noodle water and salt into the mix, and give it a whirl.
- Finally, add the cooked udon noodles, and garnish them with sesame seeds and black pepper powder.
- Your sesame brown butter udon noodles are ready.
Notes
- For the gluten-free version: if you want to make this recipe completely gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce and swap udon noodles with a gluten-free alternative.
- Keep the salt levels in mind: Since soy sauce and salted butter are being used, the sodium is already high, so only add a modest amount of salt to the noodles, or skip it altogether if you don’t feel like it.
