[A little different! ? ] How to defrost frozen udon and 7 different recipes!

When you hear the word "frozen", don't you have an image of poor quality?

Frozen foods are generally thought to have a bad taste, but frozen udon noodles sold at supermarkets are said to be even better than fresh udon noodles, even though they are frozen.

In this article, we will explore questions such as "How to make frozen udon more delicious" and "Why frozen udon is delicious."

Finally, we will introduce 7 carefully selected frozen udon recipes that are said to be delicious.

Why not read this article and live a comfortable frozen udon life?

How to thaw frozen udon noodles

There are two recommended methods for thawing frozen udon: defrosting it in a pot and defrosting it in the microwave.

defrost pot

I will explain how to thaw frozen udon noodles in a pot.

1. First, put as much water as possible into a large pot and heat it.
2. When the water boils, add the frozen udon noodles to the pot.

3. Shake the pot a little and use chopsticks to check if the food has thawed.

4. It's done when it loosens up naturally.

Also, during this process, don't forget to boil on high heat. As mentioned above, you can retain the firmness by quickly boiling it over high heat.

Compared to boiling raw noodles at home, the time required to defrost them is significantly shorter.
It can be defrosted in about 1 minute.
Also, there is no need to adjust the degree of boiling, and the noodles are soft and thawed, so it is very easy to make.

Microwave thawing

Defrosting in the microwave is very easy, so we recommend it.

1. Pour tap water over udon noodles

2. Without draining the water, place the udon noodles on a heat-resistant plate and cover with plastic wrap.

3. Cook the udon noodles for the time written on the bag. (About 3 minutes at 500W)

You can defrost it in just a few steps.
Considering the time it takes to boil water in a pot, microwave thawing can defrost food in a much shorter time.

Also, thawing in a pot or in the microwave will make it even more delicious if you soak it in ice water after thawing.

Cool the boiled noodles under running water, then place them in ice water.
After that, wash your hands to remove the slime.

If you do not cool the noodles under running water, the odor from your hands will transfer to the noodles, so be careful.

Enjoy delicious frozen udon noodles using the optimal thawing method.

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Why it's delicious

Boiling method is different

The secret to the deliciousness of frozen udon lies in the way it is boiled.

The taste of udon can change dramatically depending on how you boil it.
The ideal way to boil it is as follows:

Boil in plenty of hot water
Boil with strong heat
boil for a short time

If you achieve these three points, you will be able to boil delicious noodles that are chewy and have a firm firmness.

However, it is very difficult to do this with home cooking equipment.
Household pots cannot hold a lot of hot water, so the noodles don't loosen and stick together.

Furthermore, if the amount of hot water is small, the salt that comes out from the noodles when they are boiled will create salty water, and when the noodles are boiled, the salt will not drain completely, resulting in salty noodles.

Also, because the heat is weak, the temperature of the water drops rapidly when you add the udon noodles, resulting in you having to boil them for a long time at a low temperature.

This is what causes the noodles to lose their firmness.

On the other hand, the frozen udon that is sold to the general public undergoes these steps in a processing plant with proper equipment and uses proper boiling methods.

The optimal boiling method makes delicious frozen udon noodles possible.

Keep the taste delicious with freezing technology

However, no matter how optimal boiling is, if you go through the process of boiling, freezing, and then thawing a few days later, the flavor will likely deteriorate.
I think many people have these questions.

The answer to this question lies in ``refrigeration technology.''

In recent years, the latest freezing technology called rapid freezing freezing technology has been developed in Japan.

This is a technology that significantly reduces the time it takes for water to turn into ice, or in other words, the time it takes to freeze, thereby locking in the deliciousness.

The longer food cells are frozen, the larger the ice crystals inside the cells become.
In addition, the large ice crystals damage the cell membranes and walls of food, causing flavor components and aromas to escape from the damaged areas.

You may often see blood-like liquid in meat packs, etc., but this is called "drip" and is the flavor component that has flowed out, which is exactly what I just described.

rapid freezing technology can significantly reduce this dripping and preserve the deliciousness of freshly boiled udon noodles.

Also, unlike regular freezers, it is possible to prevent the temperature inside the refrigerator from rising even when high-temperature foods are placed inside the refrigerator.

Even high-temperature items such as fried foods or freshly baked sweet potatoes can be put into the refrigerator and rapid freezing, so the flavor and texture of freshly made items will remain intact.

Commercially available frozen udon noodles use this rapid freezing technology, which preserves the deliciousness and preserves the freshly made udon noodles.

The secret to delicious frozen udon lies in proper boiling and freezing techniques.

7 frozen udon recipes

Sukiyaki style udon

☑材料(1人分)
牛肉薄切り 　　　　 お好みの量
玉ねぎ(薄切り)　　　1/2個
冷凍うどん　　　　　1パック
水:すき焼きのタレ　 1:2
生卵　　　　　　　　1個
ネギ　　　　　　　　適量
三つ葉　　　　　　　適量

<How to make>
1) Add water and sukiyaki sauce to a pot and bring to a boil.
2) Add onions
3) When the onions become soft, add the beef.
4) Serve on top of thawed frozen udon noodles and it's done.

A classic and extremely delicious dish called sukiyaki and udon!
Of course, you can just add frozen udon noodles after you have leftover sukiyaki.

Popular salad udon

☑材料（1人分）
ツナ　　　　　　　　　　適量
レタス　　　　　　　　　適量
ラディッシュ　　　　　　適量
水菜　　　　　　　　　　適量
ミニトマト　　　　　　　1個
冷凍うどん　　　　　　　1パック
胡麻ドレッシング　　　　適量

<How to make>
1)Cut the vegetables to the right size
2) Cool the thawed frozen udon noodles with ice water.
3) Add the salad to the chilled udon noodles and top with the dressing.

Why not try making it by adding vegetables such as avocado or onion slices, or making it Caesar salad-style?

Healthy vegetables such as broccoli sprouts, which are extremely nutritious, are also recommended for women!

Bulgogi udon

☑材料（2人分）
コストコのプルコギのたれ　適量
牛肉　　　　　　　　　　　100g
玉ねぎ　　　　　　　　　　1/4玉
冷凍うどん　　　　　　　　2パック
ネギ、ゴマ　　　　　　　　適量
卵黄　　　　　　　　　　　2個

<How to make>
1) Thinly slice the onion. Let's also chop the green onions.
2) Add onions and fry in a frying pan.
3) When the onions start to cook, add the beef and bulgogi sauce.
4) Serve on top of the thawed frozen udon with green onions and egg yolks and it's done.

kimchi udon

☑材料（2人分）
生姜　　　　　　　一つまみ
塩　　　　　　　　一つまみ
お酒　　　　　　　少量
キムチ　　　　　　適量
ネギ　　　　　　　適量
大葉　　　　　　　適量
冷凍うどん　　　　2パック
★めんつゆ　　　　おおさじ2
★お酢　　　　　　おおさじ1
★すりごま　　　　おおさじ1
★ごま油 　　　　 おおさじ1/2
温泉卵　　　　　　2個

<How to make>
1) Make a sauce by mixing ★.
2) Add sake, ginger and salt to hot water in a pot and bring to a boil.
3) Once it boils, boil the pork.
4) Place the boiled pork on a baking tray lined with kitchen paper and let it cool until it reaches room temperature.
5) Chop the green onions and perilla leaves.
6) Arrange the cooled pork, kimchi, and vegetables on top of the thawed frozen udon noodles.
7) Finally, add the sauce and top with the hot spring egg and it's done.

This is a recommended summer menu! It is also perfect for preventing summer fatigue.

It's also delicious with natto on top, so if you like natto, why not give it a try?

carbonara udon

☑材料（1人分）
冷凍うどん　　　　　　　　　1パック
ベーコン　　　　　　　　　　40ｇ
ニンニク　　　　　　　　　　1かけ
卵　　　　　　　　　　　　　1個
牛乳　　　　　　　　　　　　大さじ１杯
粉チーズ　　　　　　　　　　大さじ1
粗挽きブラックペッパー　　　適宜
温泉卵　　　　　　　　　　　1個
パセリ　　　　　　　　　　　適宜

<How to make>
1) Fry the bacon. At the same time, roast some garlic to add flavor to the bacon fat.
2) Add eggs, cheese and black pepper to a bowl and mix.
3) Thaw frozen udon noodles, put them in a frying pan and coat with oil.
4) Pour the egg mixture mixed in the bowl into the frying pan and stir to prevent the eggs from clumping too much.
5) Finally, add the hot spring egg and it's complete.

This is a masterpiece of spaghetti carbonara arranged with udon noodles.
Why not try making udon dishes with a little twist to entertain your family?

Pho style udon

☑材料（1人分）
冷凍うどん　　　　　　　1パック
鶏胸肉　　　　　　　　　80ｇ
ガラスープ　　　　　　　2.5カップ
生姜（スライス）　　　　2～3枚
ナンプラー　　　　　　　大さじ1/2
塩　　　　　　　　　　　少量
玉ねぎ　　　　　　　　　1/4個
万能ねぎ　　　　　　　　1本
パクチー　　　　　　　　適量

<How to make>
1) Put the soup, green onion roots, chicken breast, and ginger in a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
2) Slice the green onions diagonally and slice the onions.
3) Remove the chicken breast, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and remove the green onion roots and ginger.
4) Thaw the frozen udon noodles.
5) Add fish sauce and salt to the soup to taste.
6) Soak the udon noodles in hot water to warm them up, then place them in a bowl, top with the ingredients, and pour over the soup. Garnish with cilantro or lime if you like.

This is a masterpiece that recreates Pho, a representative Vietnamese dish, with udon noodles!
The combination of chewy udon noodles and the refreshing flavor of pho is extremely delicious.

Natto bukkake udon

☑材料（2人分）
冷凍うどん　　　　　2パック
納豆　　　　　　　　2パック
めんつゆ(濃縮)　　　大さじ4
水　　　　　　　　　大さじ4
焼き海苔　　　　　　適量
すりゴマ　　　　　　適量
ネギ　　　　　　　　適量
卵　　　　　　　　　1個

<How to make>
1) Thaw the udon noodles and cool them in ice water.
2) Mix the natto.
3) Place the natto on top of the udon noodles and pour the water and noodle soup over it.
4) Top with green onions, seaweed, and eggs to complete.

The last recipe is very easy to make!
Enjoy the refreshing taste of cold udon and natto.

Conclusion

What did you think.

I hope you have understood the secret to delicious frozen udon noodles and the delicious cooking method.

The great thing about frozen udon is that you can eat it easily and deliciously.

Also, you can make many types of udon, so whether you like cooking or not, why not try out various recommended frozen udon recipes.

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