Curry Udon (Kare Udon)

Ingredients

• 500 G Udon Noodles (Boiled According To Instructions On Packaging & Divided Into 4 Portions)
• 3 tbsp butter (divided)
• 2 large onions (sliced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 inch ginger (grated)
• 1 apple (grated)
• 2 tbsp AP flour
• 3 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp chilli powder (optional)
• 1 lt chicken stock
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat a large pot on low & add 1 tbsp butter.

3. 3

   When melted, add onions & cook for 20 mins till they are soft & caramelised.

4. 4

   Add tomato paste, ginger & apple, cook for 2 more mins, remove & set aside.

5. 5

   Into the same pot used earlier, increase heat to medium high, add the remaining butter, when it has melted, add flour.

6. 6

   Combine with a whisk, cook for 5 mins, add curry, garam masala & chilli powder (if using), continue whisking for 2 mins.

7. 7

   Add the caramelised onions back in, along with the rest of the ingredients.

8. 8

   Use an immersion blender to process into a smooth puree.

9. 9

   Lower heat to medium, add potatoes, simmer for 10 mins, add carrots & daikon, simmer for 5 mins.

10. 10

    Add bell peppers, cook for 2 mins, taste to adjust seasoning & continue cooking till vegetables are cooked to desired doneness.

11. 11

    Placed boiled udon into serving bowls, ladle enough curry sauce & vegetables, garnish with boiled egg & chopped spring onions (optional), serve immediately.