Japanese Shrimp Tempura Udon
Japanese Shrimp Tempura Udon is a comforting noodle soup featuring thick, chewy wheat noodles in a savory dashi-based broth, topped with crispy, deep-fried shrimp tempura. It's a popular dish found in udon shops and casual restaurants across Japan, combining textures of hot, soft noodles with crunchy tempura.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the udon noodles and fat from the tempura, providing a good source of energy. It offers protein from the shrimp and contains key nutrients like sodium, potassium, and B vitamins, with a typical serving ranging from 500 to 700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 75 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1500 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (about 600 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food that exemplifies the Japanese principle of 'shokunin' (craftsmanship) in achieving the perfect tempura crispness and noodle texture. Nutritionally, the tempura batter's quick-frying method helps retain some of the shrimp's nutrients, though it adds significant fat.
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