Green Tea Broth with Udon Noodles Mark Bittman
Elevate your noodle night with Mark Bittman’s Green Tea Broth with Udon Noodles—a light yet satisfying dish that’s brimming with bold, umami-rich flavors. This unique recipe combines the earthy depth of green tea with soy sauce, fragrant ginger, and a hint of sweetness from optional mirin to create a soothing, nutrient-packed broth. Perfectly paired with chewy udon noodles, tender tofu, and vibrant baby spinach, it’s garnished with toasted nori strips, scallions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a stunning finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, Japanese-inspired dish is both comforting and elegant—a must-try for lovers of quick, healthy, and savory meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Green tea bags
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces Udon noodles (fresh or dried)
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 pieces Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 8 ounces Tofu (firm, cubed)
- 1 sheet Nori (toasted seaweed sheets), cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and steep the green tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
Return the pot to low heat and add the soy sauce, mirin (if using), and sliced ginger. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. If using dried noodles, cook them in boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Add the tofu cubes to the green tea broth and simmer for 3 minutes to warm them through.
Add the baby spinach to the broth and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted.
Divide the cooked udon noodles among serving bowls.
Ladle the hot green tea broth over the noodles, ensuring an even distribution of tofu and spinach.
Top each bowl with scallions, a drizzle of sesame oil, strips of nori, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds (if using).
Serve immediately and enjoy the light, umami-rich flavors of the green tea broth with udon noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
