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Ingredients
- 4 bricks (8.8 ounces each) fresh-frozen udon or 4 packages (3.5 ounces each) dried Sanuki udon
- 4 ripe beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Pinch of pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 8 shiso leaves (or more), thinly slices
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 118g | |
| Calories 511 | |
| Calories from Fat 478 | 94% |
| Total Fat 54.03g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.47g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3750mg | 156% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 4.92g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.08g | 1% |
| Protein 4.01g | 6% |
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