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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
Solo Servings
Midnight Miso Butter Udon for One
When you need comfort at odd hours, this 15-minute Japanese-inspired bowl delivers umami richness with a silky, butter-spiked broth that clings to chewy noodles. It's the hug you can make yourself at midnight.
Ingredients
- 1 portion dried udon noodles (about 100g)
- 1½ tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Chili oil (optional)
Preparation
There's something deeply satisfying about cooking just for yourself—no compromises, no sharing, just you and exactly what you're craving. This bowl was born from one of those late nights when only something warm, slippery, and soul-soothing would do.
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the udon noodles according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes. While they cook, prepare your broth.
- In a small saucepan, heat the stock over medium heat. Once warm, whisk in the miso paste until completely dissolved—no lumps allowed.
- Add the grated ginger and soy sauce, then reduce heat to low. Drop in the butter and swirl gently until it melts into golden pools on the surface.
- Drain your noodles and place them in your serving bowl. Pour the hot miso butter broth over the top.
- Top with sliced green onions, your soft-boiled egg (halved to reveal that jammy yolk), sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil if you like heat.
- Eat immediately while the butter is still glossy and the noodles are slippery. This is your moment.
