Vegan Curry Udon (GF) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

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Is curry udon healthy? ›

To say it in simpler words, Japanese curry is not a much healthy meal since it is not nutritionally balanced. Depending on the ingredients, it may contain more than 500 calories and more sodium than anyone should consume in a month.

A combination of old and new Japanese cooking, curry udon consists of udon noodles mixed with Japanese curry sauce and tsuyu to make a hearty, warming noodle soup with all of the rich flavour of katsu curry.

Curry Udon originated in Tokyo during the Meiji period becoming nationally accepted. Nagoya style Curry Udon developed individually and also became widespread. Like genuine Indian cuisine, the roux is spicy, thick and creamy.

Udon soup is such a versatile cuisine. Many people can change it up depending on the diet they hope to eat it with. If you're hoping to gain weight, you can bulk it up with more calories and protein. Conversely, the same can be said for those of you trying to lose weight.

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).

What is the pink thing in Udon? The fish cake called kamaboko. Made from mixture of finely pounded fish (mostly pollock or cod), egg white, potato starch and seasonings, pressed into a log and subsequently steamed, it's a common topping for many noodle dishes.

Udon (うどん or 饂飩) is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine.

Generally yes, udon is vegan-friendly as it's simply made from wheat flour and water. They're one of the few types of noodles that don't commonly contain egg. However, it's always worth double-checking an ingredients list or asking at a restaurant to make sure.

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. kf4851/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages.

What does udon stand for? ›

¹. First recorded in 1905–10; from Japanese: literally, “wheat noodle,” from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese wū dōng (miàn) “udon (noodles)”

Curry originates in Indian cuisine and was brought to Japan from India by the British.

contains 250 calories per 170 g serving. This serving contains 0 g of fat, 7 g of protein and 56 g of carbohydrate.

Gousto Japanese Chicken Curry Udon Noodles (1 serving) contains 66g total carbs, 60g net carbs, 12g fat, 42g protein, and 556 calories.

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.

Japanese curry with rice and meat, seafood or vegetables is a great choice for a balanced meal! As well as the protein from the meat, the vegetables have so much nutritional value to offer. From growing children to health-conscious adults, Japanese curry is a great choice for all kinds of people.

Udon noodles are typically made from wheat flour, water and salt, making them high in carbs and low in fat, vitamins and minerals. Make the healthiest udon dishes by choosing whole-wheat udon noodles and adding them into creations with vegetables and lean proteins.

Any Indian curries that are tomato-based, like tandoori, madras, jalfrezi, rogan and bhuna, are the lowest in calories. They average around 200-300 calories. If you want an even healthier option, consider a sauce-free dish like fish tikka (which is only 180 calories).