Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon Recipe (2024)

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LB

Delicious meal! However, modifications are needed. As with other comments, use only half of the honey. In addition, don’t use all of the suggested soy sauce (a little goes a long way).Just before removing from pan to serving platter or bowls, if you have, add about 1tb spoon of toasted sesame oil.Just before eating, a spritz of lime on the noodles brings the dish alive! Note: chili oil crunch (momofoku) goes well with this dish.Dish now on family meal rotation 😎

Elizabeth

There is no difference between button and cremini mushrooms except color; "cremini" is a marketing term invented to promote the brown button mushrooms that no one thought shoppers would buy since they were only familiar with white ones. The flavor of this dish will not be affected by substitution of white mushrooms for cremini. We just think cremini look more like wild mushrooms.

lola

Why is this recipe hiding under all the others? So yummy and simple.I typically like my udon busy but seasoning the udon with the mushroom "sauce" and soy sauce was fantastic. I skipped the cabbage (because I didn't have any), used only 2 tbsp of butter, and topped with an egg.

Michael

Only partially true that there is no difference between “button”, cremini, and portabella. Yes, they are all they same species. But just as a green tomato and a ripened tomato of the same species will be very different in recipes, the same is true for Agaricus bisporus; the time of harvest does impact their taste, texture, moisture content and recipe they are used in. The brown color of a cremini does not come from leaving a “button” mushroom out too long, its harvested later.

Frances Leftwich

I made this for my vegan friend for Christmas dinner. I didn't use honey (he is REALLY vegan) and found it not to need sweetner . He liked it. Also used olive oil since he doesn't eat butter. Most of the carnivores ate it too.

ZJD

As written I found this too sweet, but adding chili oil mostly balanced it out; in the future I will probably do 2+ tbsp honey instead of 3, and the garlic needs to be doubled and preferably have some fresh ginger added as well. I also think it could use a little rice vinegar or shaoxing added at same time as soy sauce, and I would strongly suggest shiitake over cremini; they'll take less time and kick up the umami profile. My toddler loved the plain noodles with the sauce.

David

My wife and I really liked this, though I think it could use a little heat. I'll probably mince a jalapeño or serrano and add with the garlic next time.

W

Veganized this using vegan butter and maple syrup instead of honey—delicious!

Susan

Made 1/13/2022Added tofu pressed and sautéed in ginger teriyaki sauce and sesame oil. Very good. Had to sub cilantro for scallions. Good. Also had to use soba, not udon. Lighter; soba would be fine, too.

Jodi

Edit: I bet a poached egg on top would elevate the whole dish

carlos

The recipe calls for a 12” skillet as an option. It does not work. A wok maybe but not a 12” skillet. Ruined dinner.

Meredith

I doubled the amount of garlic and added MSG and chili crisp. This was so good that my husband didn’t realize it was vegetarian until he had finished the whole wok.

Judy

Delicious! Used bucatini pasta, baby bellas, white mushrooms, and regular cabbage because these were the items I had. We LOVED this dish and will make it again and again. Might try adding a few red pepper flakes next time. So good!!

DJM

Made with what was on hand: sh*take mushrooms, baby bok choy, and soba. Added fresh minced ginger with the garlic, and a small dollop of chili crisp. Halved the honey. Didn't have scallions, topped with cilantro instead.

JM in SF

10/10. Husband and I both loved this. Definitely use the fresh noodles. The only change I made was to add about a tablespoon of minced ginger when I added the garlic. This takes a little longer to prepare than advertised but very worth it. Could sprinkle with furikake to finish.

bwareham

Subbed shaved Brussels sprouts for the cabbage. Also, after a couple of bites heeded the suggestion to add some chili oil. Definitely kicked a good recipe up a notch.

Kim

delicious. add chopped ginger

Stan Lewiecki

Great recipe, but I make a few additions (as is the spirit of cooking): namely extra soy sauce & minced ginger added alongside the garlic.

emily

Added more garlic and momof*cku chilli oil! As other comments suggested, did not think it needed as much cabbage and ended up using half the amount. Doubled the amount of mushrooms, used cremini and shiitake. I don’t think it needed that much better and next time would use less. Used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Pretty good recipe and easy for meal prep! Next time would probably throw in bok choy and some other veggies.

Judy Baltimore

I made it as the recipe and it was easy and delicious. Next time I willadd some heat . Just a little to balance the sweet and salty . Note, this meal cost me $9 minus the honey and soy sauce I had at home already . I did end up topping with small pc of grilled tuna which was not included in the $9

Izzy

Added some ginger and sesame oil with the garlic, and and mixed in an egg once off the heat for a silkier sauce. So yum!!! Definitely a new weekly fav

Brendan

Be careful with the heat, as the sugars in the honey can burn easily. If you're cooking on a cal-rod, take the mushrooms off heat once browned and let the whole thing cool down a bit before continuing.

Tracy

1 for the rotation! No cabbage, used some kale cut into ribbons. My honey was runny, I had to heat it due to old age. Used a tad less. Had button mushrooms on hand. Vacuum sealed udon are great. I could not be happier with the outcome.

mls

Used packaged udon noodles, 9.75oz

Rich

Delicious and relatively quick/easy. I had more cabbage (Savoy as Napa was not available; 1 1/2 lb) and less Udon (1 lb) than in the recipe---the proportions were fine. Adding 1 tsp. of chili paste & fish sauce (2 tsp) worked well. I doubled the garlic and had plenty of sliced scallion. I think you can cut the butter to 3 tbsp. I wasn't sure how this would reheat the next day, but it was just fine. Would have appreciated directions on how long to cook frozen Udon or whether to defrost it.

pvs90

Holy moly - amazing!! Added a fried egg on top and chilli crunch oil. Probably the best meal I’ve ever made

Lucas

Fast, easy and delicious. Pour less honey and butter than what's said on the recipe. A good practice is to taste while cooking.It is a good starting point for playing.Variations could include ginger and lemon, fish or worcester sauce, rice vinegar, white rum reduction, a small spoon of coconut oil or some drops of sesame oil, nuts, serrano chile, etc. Not all at the same time, of course

Lime

I would not dream of adding lime to a mushroom dish. That is the strangest suggested hybrid of Japanese and, well, Mexican flavors I've ever heard. But hey, 186 NYT readers made it the most helpful comment here. Something makes me think just being cheerful and super congratulatory about one's own modifications gets a thumbs-up from readers, rather than usefulness of the actual advice.

Judy Baltimore

Thai adds lime , no? I agree, gonna do it next time

ivy

Add chili crunch oil

jt

Easy and delicious. I chose to use fresh Udon noodles which turned out to be the hardest item for me to source. I found them in a Japanese grocery store a few miles from me. Also, they were priced much lower than dry noodles found in supermarkets. The dish came out perfectly and will go into regular rotation.

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Honey-Glazed Mushrooms With Udon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you make packaged udon better? ›

Yes, adding flavorings or sauces to packaged udon noodles while cooking can enhance their taste. You can add ingredients such as soy sauce, miso paste, or soup bases to the boiling water to infuse the noodles with flavor.

What can you do with honey mushrooms? ›

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What is in udon? ›

Udon (うどん or 饂飩) is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine. There is a variety of ways it is prepared and served. Its simplest form is in a soup as kake udon with a mild broth called kakejiru made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions.

What gives udon its texture? ›

Udon noodles are white flour-based noodles that are thick, chewy and silky. What gives udon noodles their characteristic chew is a low water-to-flour ratio. This means the dough is tough to knead by hand—but not impossible—and is often traditionally kneaded with the feet!

What to add to instant udon noodles? ›

I microwave the udon noodles for around 2.5 to 3 minutes or until chewy to my liking. Add in the soy sauces, vinegar, syrup or other sweeter, sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions, tofu, and chili garlic sauce/chili crisp oil.

How to cook store-bought udon? ›

COOKING STORE-BOUGHT UDON NOODLES

If cooking semi-dried (slightly flexible, shelf stable) udon, boil for 6-7 minutes before testing for tenderness; if cooking dried (brittle, shelf stable) udon, boil for 9-10 minutes. Test by plucking a noodle from the pot, plunging it in cold water, then biting.

Why is udon healthier than ramen? ›

What's the healthiest? While both dishes brim with flavor, Udon could be considered the healthier of the two noodle type dishes as it tends to have cleaner, simpler toppings and has lower sodium as it doesn't use kansui (the alkaline solution that gives ramen its unique flavor).

Is Japanese udon healthy? ›

They can also be used as stir-fry noodles or served cold with a healthy dip like miso sauce. However you want to use them, udon noodles made from whole wheat flour are very satisfying, and in moderation, they provide a healthy dose of carbohydrates and fiber as well as several nutrients to benefit your health.

What does udon mean in English? ›

Meaning of udon in English

thick noodles (= long strips made from flour or rice) used in Japanese cooking: You can choose between thin noodles and thick udon. I made this salad of raw cabbage mixed with cold udon noodles.

What is the pink thing in udon? ›

Steamed Fish Paste

Sold in small semi-circular loaves, kamaboko is a convenient way of getting all the goodness of fish, without having to go to the trouble of preparing it. Pink and white slices of kamaboko are served chilled with soy sauce and wasabi or are placed in bowls of udon or ramen soup.

Why do you rinse udon? ›

Once the noodles are done, turn off the heat and carefully drain the water using a colander or strainer. Rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove any excess starch. This step is important, as it will prevent the noodles from becoming gummy or sticky.

Are udon noodles healthier than pasta? ›

Ramen or Udon Noodles

Nutrition notes: Usually found in brothy soups, these Asian noodles are made from refined white flour (not durum wheat), though there are whole-wheat versions. They have less fiber and protein than plain pasta and, unless they're enriched, fewer nutrients.

How to upgrade udon noodles? ›

Divide butter evenly among bowls; pour hot soy sauce mixture evenly over bowls. Halve eggs lengthwise, and top each bowl with 2 egg halves. Sprinkle evenly with scallions, and scatter a generous amount of black pepper over noodles. Drizzle evenly with sesame oil, and garnish with sea salt.

How do you make vacuum sealed udon? ›

Udon noodles that are precooked - are usually all clumped together in that vacuum-sealed bag, so drop them in some hot water until they can be easily separated. They are already cooked, and we are going to finish cooking them in a pan, so you don't need to boil them - just get them to unclump (is that a word?).

Are packaged udon noodles healthy? ›

Health Benefits of Udon Noodles

The high fiber content of udon noodles also serves to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, and the high amount of B vitamins contained in the noodles helps to keep you energized.

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