Seared Tuna with Udon Noodles Recipe

Is there anything better than a tasty portion of noodles topped with an array of delicious ingredients?We certainly don’t think so, and to help us find a new favourite combination, @bowen_bites on Instagram has kindly shared a tasty recipe for tuna and udon noodles with us! This healthy dish with tuna, noodles, plenty of greens and delicious XO sauce packs in some great flavours and is simple enough for any home cook to master. Explore our online Japanese supermarket to find everything you need for this dish and beyond.

What are Japanese Udon Noodles?

Udon noodles have a thicker, chewier texture than egg noodles and are traditionally served in a dashi broth.

What to Eat with Udon Noodles

Aside from being eaten in a simple broth, udon noodles can be served in numerous ways, being incorporated into a stir fry, hot pot and curry. They can even be served cold along with various dipping sauces. Udon noodles are incredibly versatile and will work well with countless other ingredients – especially fresh vegetables and various meats or fish, as evidenced by our recipe below!

What do Udon Noodles Taste Like

Udon noodles have a mild taste that brilliantly combines with stronger flavours like the sauces and toppings that can be added to it.

Ingredients for Seared Tuna with Udon Noodles

• 2 tuna steaks
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp yuzu juice
• Sprinkle of furikake
• 1 packet of J-basked Japanese Udon Noodles
• 2 spring onions
• 3 stems of tender stem broccoli
• A couple of handful of Chinese leaf
• Cooking oil
• 1 tbsp XO sauce

To serve:

• Kimchi
• Pickled onions
• Chilli

How to Make Seared Tuna with Udon Noodles

1. Rub the tuna steaks in sesame oil, yuzu juice and furikake.
2. Boil the udon for a couple of minutes and strain.
3. Roughly chop the Chinese leaf, tender stem broccoli and spring onions.
4. Get a wok smoking hot and sear the tuna for 90 seconds on each side. Remove and rest.
5. Add a bit of neutral oil to the pan and toss in your greens for a few minutes.
6. Add in your udon noodles.
7. Add a tablespoon of XO sauce.
8. Slice the seared tuna and sit it on top of the noodles and greens. Top with kimchi, pickled onions, chillis, furikake and more XO sauce.

Will you be expanding your culinary palate and taking on this recipe? If you enjoyed this dish, explore our other Asian recipes to add some new flavours to your usual meals.Why not try our recipe for Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry next?