Tanjiro's Udon
A hearty bowl of udon in warm dashi broth with tempura and green onion — a hot meal for a demon hunter on the road.
In Demon Slayer, the kind-hearted Tanjiro stops more than once at roadside stalls, and udon is exactly the kind of simple hot food that restores strength before a fight. Thick wheat noodles in clear dashi broth come together quickly, and the crisp tempura on top turns an ordinary bowl into a real traveler's meal.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 2 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
Broth
Bring the water to a boil, stir in the dashi granules, add soy sauce and mirin — this is a light clear broth.
- 2
Tempura
Mix flour, starch and ice water into a thin batter, dip the shrimp and fry in oil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- 3
Noodles
Cook the udon per the package, drain and divide into warm bowls.
- 4
Assemble
Pour the hot broth over the noodles, top with tempura and sprinkle with chopped green onion. Serve at once.
💡 Tips
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Make the tempura batter with ice water and do not stir it smooth — lumps give an airy crust.
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Do not overcook the udon: slightly chewy noodles beat mushy ones.
🔄 Swaps & variations
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Kitsune udon: instead of tempura add sweet fried tofu (aburaage).
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Spicy version: stir miso paste into the broth and add a pinch of shichimi togarashi.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is udon connected to Demon Slayer?
The anime has a famous moment where a whole pot of udon is knocked over at a roadside stall, and the scene stuck with fans. Our recipe is a warm nod to those roadside bowls of noodles.
What can replace dashi granules?
Make a broth from a piece of kombu and bonito flakes, or use a light chicken or vegetable stock — milder but similar.
Can I skip the tempura?
Yes, udon is good simply in broth. Instead of tempura add tofu slices, a boiled egg or seared mushrooms.
What noodles count as udon?
Udon is a thick wheat noodle, chewy and smooth. Fresh, frozen or dried all work — it just needs to be noticeably thicker than spaghetti.