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title: miso caramelized onion udon
servings: 2
prep-time: 10 minutes
cook-time: 20 minutes
source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPC9FiWjE68/
tags: [miso, udon, caramelized-onion, japanese-food, easy-dinner]
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In a #frying pan{} over medium heat, warm @vegetable oil{1%tbsp} and add @onions{1.5%cups}. Season with @salt{0.25%tsp} and, if using, @garlic{2%cloves}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about ~{15%minutes}.

In a #large pot{}, bring water to a boil and cook @udon noodles{2%packs} until just tender, then drain and set aside. In a #small bowl{}, whisk together @miso paste{1.5%tbsp}, @soy sauce{1%tbsp}, @brown sugar{0.5%tbsp}, and @water{0.25%cup} until smooth. Pour the sauce into the #frying pan{} with the onions and add the noodles, tossing to coat and heat through, about ~{2%minutes}.

Serve immediately.