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Chicken Udon Noodle Soup
November 17, 2014 by altawrites
A number of weeks back, I mentioned that I made this soup along with my sesame broccoli. Well, things got in the way, I cooked other things that I was excited to share with you, and I am just now getting back around to it.
Ultimately, I’m telling you – you should make this. It’s pretty simple, even if there are perhaps a few things on the ingredient list that might be new to you. Items such as bonito flakes, udon noodles, or sake. They’re worth seeking out, and even more so, they are pantry items, and so you can keep them for a long while.
Bonito flakes, or katsuobushi, are an item that is likely new to many that are not familiar with cooking Asian recipes.…
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