A Brief Introduction to Udon Noodles

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Welcome to the Noodle Series! for the first noodle in this series I will be exploring one of Japans most iconic noodles, Udon... In part one of Udon, I cover the following.
1:41 - My first bowl of Udon
3:34 - Japanese Pantry Essentials
4:42 - History of Udon
7:41 - Dashi 101
10:11- Basic Udon Noodle Soup
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[@riachia9452]

Damn, the moment a history lesson was included, I was hooked. I love it when people make an effort to understand the history behind the items you eat. I love the fact that you're really honest too with your review and what you think can be improved, there's more thought put into your cooking. It's also a reminder that every amazing dish starts with a hell lot of trial and error. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@eysiah197]

Dude. I've been watching for a very long time and I just want to comment on the content production level. I know every little animation takes a while to create and even getting permission to film in places, but all much appreciated. Great job brother.

[@ProHomeCooks]

thanks Eysiah, always trying to improve my production and storytelling skills.

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Agreed. Mike’s productions are top notch!

[@RobVespa]

Udon noodles hold a special place in my heart (and stomach). I've been chasing the ghost of a bowl of udon noodles that I experienced at a restaurant while visiting Hawaii many years ago. It haunts me.

[@randallgillespie9243]

You wouldn't by chance be thinking of a small restaurant in the Waikiki Beach area run by an elderly gentleman? Tourists usually passed it by without a second thought and it was their loss. Not only did he make his own noodles from scratch but he started each day with several chickens in the giant stock pot that would boil away for hours on end for the most flavorful and pure flavors (that was easy on the wallet, too).

[@jessicaalberto3661]

When he said "Mercedes Benz of noodle-making machines," I was expecting an old Japanese man.

[@ProHomeCooks]

hahah amazing

[@RobVespa]

That would've been classic (I did say amazing, but then... jinx).

[@giancarlomartini2133]

The old Japanese man comes in the "Ferrari' model

[@taikiskitchen8174]

Yes. It was certainly surprising (^ ^!

[@yukia.8188]

😂😂😂

[@josa2743]

On behalf of all college students, we thank you dearly 🙏

[@ProHomeCooks]

stepping it up past instant ramen

[@prathamshrestha5313]

This is what we all wanted

[@ProHomeCooks]

haha, I get it. It's was I want 90% of the time

[@dieselmax8606]

what makes your channel so great is you immerse yourself in cooking ,,,learning the history and why it is made with certain ingredients and cooked a particular way. Keep up the great series they are very interesting...no matter sweet or savory we are watching !!!

[@maximillianthomas6972]

Noodles and soups are by far my favorite foods on this planet! so happy this series is beginning :)

[@keezykae]

Awesome. Another series! Thanks so much you guys

[@thegirlwhospeaks236]

So excited about this series, your so warm and transparent; refreshing

[@dancingdeo]

I've grown to expect a certain level of professionalism and high-quality videography from cooking shows... your work is always on point. I can't wait for the next segment.

[@davidblanck4131]

Can't wait for more on this series. Loved Alex's series on ramen. Looking forward to where this goes.

[@sarasomethin7396]

Wow I'm so excited for this! I love noodles and this channel. Thank you for being so awesome

[@JK-pn6lj]

Your honesty, especially not imitating the taste portion, is incredible.

[@hannahhuman5138]

Love watching these videos. Such professional editing. Excited to watch this series

[@Goldboy1975]

Great video and looking forward to seeing the whole series. Great work. 👍

[@Impostleable]

Very cool! Looking forward to the rest of this series!

[@elsazamparelli1947]

Appreciated this history lesson. Thank, I follow every day!

[@chuchuchuchia]

That noodle edit into information breakdown was so beautiful 0:55

[@edblues45]

Tremendous videos. I am getting into Asian cooking and the depth of understanding in your vids is so appreciated. History even!! Thank you!

[@inisus]

This video is def. the most exciting thing that happened to me today!! (either says a lot about my life OR about the quality of this series!!)

[@dustinj217]

Your food series are so awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@thebellaluna]

Stoked! Looking forward to this series! Thx! :)

[@elmexicanmaui2265]

I love your videos not only do you cook professionally but you also give a little bit of background of the food.

[@ThaParsonsWife]

I’m glad I found you and your noodle series! It’s gonna be a fun ride

[@XAnalcheeseX]

Super excited for this series!!

[@MrPatrik246]

Oh man I am so excited about these series

[@edithdumanowski402]

Love, love, love your show!

[@ela.evigilant]

This series is going to be great, I love making pasta. Subscribed.

[@ateiviz]

This series is going to be epic.

[@assgelly286]

Good well rounded video.

[@marcusgronwall1340]

Wow. Great show. I'm learning loads!

[@remingtonpenaranda7762]

Finally a straight forward explanation. Good history too. Appreciate that

[@EdwardBondellio]

Excellent!

[@Keiwaiou2]

SOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for this series

[@MrFadeout53]

Interesting to see the passion for food you have. I love it.

[@chemacubero]

OMG Dude! I just had a craving for learning how to make noodles and you come up with this, THANKS!

[@RobVespa]

I was not expecting this video... This is great - Thank you again for creating these videos!

[@vonlipi]

I love noodles! I will await the new episode. Such a great idea!

[@t0bster592]

This is such a well made video Thank you

[@kevinpruszynski3681]

Really looking forward to this!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Very good Mike. I'm into noodle bowls too. They're delicious....and homemade is outtasite. Great vid. Looking forward to this noodle🍜series. Thanks much.

[@rileyross4843]

Yes! So happy this series is happening! Please have a installment about a cold rice noodle dish! I hear so much about it but there is so little good info on them!

[@drunkjager8045]

Thanks for covering Udon! It’s been one of my favourite noodles since I was a kid. In Japan, kids tend to prefer Udon to Soba while adults tend to like Soba more in general :) Also, keep up the good work! Greeting from Japan.

[@Seabass_Fiction]

Thanks for doing this, super interesting!

[@sharkybelgard8686]

Loved the Field Trip...🙏🏻

[@alemakhoul4899]

so coool, thanks! Major ups from São Paulo

[@micahcruz5994]

I love udon. Excited for the next part

[@MxLiKiE]

Can't wait to watch the series! i've always been nervous about making asian noodle dishes

[@TheThomeck]

Udon are most likely my favorite noodles. I love them

[@supergamerfr]

Such a good idea !

[@jovanjovanovic8379]

Dude, i love you , ty for this episode

[@maxschrothbass]

Yeah! Love your vids Mike

[@connycha7141]

I've been watching your videos for years, your content just keeps getting better and better! You guys are amazing, KZbin wouldn't be the same without you.

[@ProHomeCooks]

thank so much Bean, always trying to improve

[@aaronfoster6025]

Yes!!!! A good noodle bowl is my TOP comfort food.

[@wiolagiegiel]

Finally more more more noodles please I can have noodle soup every day !!!!!

[@ProHomeCooks]

I agree with that and I actually do have it every day. Well maybe every day in the winter months

[@ophliablue]

I can’t wait for your own personal udon noodle recipe! I am experimenting with it myself, as we speak.

[@mackjackk20]

Mike, I think you are really honing your craft in these past few months! So happy too see this excellent context ! Can’t wait for more!

[@ProHomeCooks]

Mackenzie J thanks!

[@tomokotakeda2011]

I’m from Osaka so I recommend light color soy sauce for udon soup it’s the traditional for westside Japan. Especially Higashimaru light color soy sauce is great, you can buy from sunrise mart.

[@andywright96]

Udon is love, udon is life

[@MrMichaelLaw2011]

Looks delicious.

[@conan_der_barbar]

that's some high quality production value

[@rljforex751]

dude .. that looks delicious!

[@spearbee2354]

your channel is amazing!

[@ToThinkOfBooks]

This is going to be a delicious series!

[@gadbenezer9329]

Them udon noodle soups be so filling but also soo good.

[@squeegiebeckenheim7091]

LOVE UDON

[@kennadeajones9962]

I’ve needed this.

[@207tex]

This was awesome,

[@JackReynoldsCreations]

I loved the history and background you shared in this

[@weaselsdawg]

Bruh that was like a 5 minute google search lmao

[@JackReynoldsCreations]

weaselsdawg it’s something I wouldn’t have looked up myself and it was interesting. It took you 10 seconds to write your comment but you still managed to be pessimistic.

[@justaddmusclecom]

Yesss, I am also a huge fan of Noodles. Udon is soooo Good.

[@jasonyoung6420]

11:58 - that's some pretty dramatic noodle music

[@inisus]

It was majestic!!!

[@vincentknight2966]

great editing and video!

[@LAG_Kuroneko]

i like details , thx

[@steveb9525]

You are lucky to have such big wonderful markets and shops in NY, probably #1 in the world.

[@elainebruckman9888]

Hi, MikeG, a hint on boiling the noodles. After boiling the noodles, quickly immerse in cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking. It makes for a better texture.

[@elainebruckman9888]

Oops, I just started looking at part 2 and see that you are using the technique in just mentioned. Sorry!

[@inisus]

OMG I love noodles, so this is going to be awesome!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Looking forward to these videos. I'm going to try it with mushrooms. I want to try to create a vegan/no oil alternative... I know it won't be the same, but I'm counting on the homemade noodles to be the star. Can hardly wait. Back in the early 80s, I was "macrobiotic" so I remember all the great noodle flavors... I want to get that back. Thanks for helping guide the way. Glad I found you.. I subscribed. So far, so good.

[@sadieadler3065]

Ate Udon for the first time for the other week and I am happy to report it is as good as it looks. Maybe even better

[@CindysHomeKitchen]

Udon Noodles look very tasty, thanks Brother!

[@thePowerPlant]

Just a note: Togarashi is red pepper. Shichimi togarashi is 7-spice powder.

[@doc8125]

Where did this series go? Really want more of it

[@ChefRafi]

Love them with prawns 🍤!

[@ProHomeCooks]

hmm, I think that will be coming soon

[@Studycase3000]

Really enjoyed the sandwich series but...I LOVE noodles! I will be following this series closely! ...Thank you for this in advance :)

[@ProHomeCooks]

;)

[@INXPhase]

my god the effort. great content :)

[@averageconsumer007]

On my bowl list! 😋

[@mirkoyonathanciotta8696]

yuhuuuuuu i have the same obsession and i would love to have more ideas!!!

[@manuelribeiro7218]

For the stock, if you had a couple of table spoons of on fashion powder, it's bring the fishines trow and you don't have to had salt

[@francislambert5189]

Hi, I just got hired at 'Tsuru Ton Tan', here in Boston, Mass. I watched this video to give me some heads up on Udon noodles which is what we specialize in. Thanks a million. Peace :)

[@izaskuncaro5662]

Thanks dude. I get here for fermented foods....and i'm gonna to stay for a while. You got some interesting stuff

[@CoolCakesandCraftswithAmalia1]

awesome, mike!

[@SindyxLotus]

Glad you're gonna be doing homemade.

[@professorm4171]

Udon is one of my favorites. Try adding a bit of powdered chicken stock into the broth. It'll add more to the umami.

[@juliandiamond472]

This is good content.

[@ManuImWunderland]

Love udon noodles

[@ronin47-ThorstenFrank]

Never really got into the soups - but fried Yaki Udon are a thing for me. They are different to all other kinds of fried noodles. But the soup thing may change. That's an interesting and easy way to make Dashi. Amazing video.

[@tinaloveseddie]

Udon is my fave🙌🍜🥰 Ramen second😍 Somen third😘 12:35 heyy that’s my chili pepper spice😃

[@alanchristie929]

This will be FANTASTIC, let's get our noodle on!

[@ProHomeCooks]

fo sho

[@juanpablovicario6374]

Yeeeeeesssssss finally!!!! Udon are by far my favorite noodles ever!!!!

[@ProHomeCooks]

amazing, may I ask why?

[@juanpablovicario6374]

Brothers Green Eats basically because of the thickness and chewiness/texture of the noodles!

[@FIyingDumpling]

Thank you for the mini history lesson, I found it super interesting. I had no idea about udon history before xP

[@lilcritter9889]

*souper