Craving thick, chewy, slurp-worthy udon noodles—but don’t want to wait hours? Good news! You can make fresh udon noodles at home in minutes using just a few simple ingredients. This recipe is fast, beginner-friendly, and delivers authentic texture and flavor.
Let’s get cooking! 👇
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 2–3 Portions)
For the Udon Noodles
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (120ml) warm water
1 tsp salt
For Quick Broth (optional)
3 cups dashi broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sugar
Toppings (optional)
Green onions
Boiled egg
Sesame seeds
Tempura bits
Mushrooms
Tofu or chicken
🍜 Homemade Udon Noodle Recipe in Minutes — Step-by-Step
1. Make the Dough (2 minutes)
Mix salt into warm water until dissolved.
Add the salted water to the flour.
Stir with chopsticks or a fork until a rough dough forms.
2. Knead Until Smooth (5 minutes)
Transfer dough to a clean surface.
Knead for 3–5 minutes until smooth and firm.
(Traditional udon makers knead with their feet—but hands work perfectly for this quick method!)
Cover and let rest 10 minutes while you prepare the broth.
3. Roll & Cut the Noodles (5 minutes)
Roll dough into a rectangle about ⅛–¼ inch thick.
Dust with flour to prevent sticking.
Fold the dough loosely and slice into ¼-inch wide strips.
Unfold gently.
Your fresh udon is ready to cook!
4. Boil the Noodles (5–7 minutes)
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add udon noodles and cook until:
Chewy & soft
Not mushy
Drain and rinse briefly to remove excess starch.
5. Make a Quick Broth (Optional)
In a pot, combine:
dashi
soy sauce
mirin
sugar
Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
(You can also serve the noodles stir-fried or chilled!)
6. Assemble & Serve
Add noodles to a bowl.
Pour broth over them.
Top with your favorites:
scallions
egg
mushrooms
tofu
sesame seeds
Slurp and enjoy your homemade udon in minutes!
🍱 Faster Versions (For REALLY Busy Days)
🔥 1. Microwave Udon Dough Hack
Microwave dough for 15–20 seconds to soften if you’re rushing.
Roll, cut, and boil—done.
🍳 2. Stir-Fry Udon
Toss cooked noodles with:
soy sauce
garlic
sesame oil
veggies
scrambled egg
Super quick and tasty.
❄ 3. Make Ahead & Freeze
Cut noodles → dust with flour → freeze raw.
Boil directly from frozen when needed.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Udon Every Time
✔ Use warm salted water — improves noodle chew
✔ Don’t skip the resting step — it relaxes gluten
✔ Roll dough evenly for consistent thickness
✔ Rinse cooked noodles slightly — prevents sticking
✔ Add more flour if dough feels sticky
✔ Knead longer for extra chewy noodles
🍜 Flavor Variations
Spicy Udon
Add chili oil, sriracha, or gochujang.
Creamy Udon
Stir noodles into a light cream sauce with garlic and mushrooms.
Curry Udon
Add Japanese curry roux to the broth.
Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried)
Toss noodles with veggies and soy-based sauce—AMAZING!
🧊 Storage Tips
Cooked noodles: 2–3 days in fridge
Raw noodles: freeze up to 1 month
Broth: 3–4 days in fridge
Reheat gently in hot broth or water.
❤️ Enjoy Your Homemade Udon Noodles!
With just flour, water, and salt, you can whip up delicious, chewy homemade udon noodles in minutes—perfect for any busy day. Customize them with broth, veggies, or protein, and enjoy restaurant-quality udon right at home.