Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A thick Japanese noodle made with wheat flour, usually served in soup or broth.
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- noun a Japanese wheat noodle
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Trying to compare ramen and udon is not exactly fair … but you know what?
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Japanese Wheat Noodles The standard thick Japanese noodles 2–4 mm in diameter, called udon, are descendents of the Chinese white salted noodle.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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Japanese Wheat Noodles The standard thick Japanese noodles 2–4 mm in diameter, called udon, are descendents of the Chinese white salted noodle.
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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For udon (thick, round noodles) fans out there, the Otaru menu actually refers to the samurai-style version as nabe yaki udon, which is traditionally broth-based.
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For udon (thick, round noodles) fans out there, the Otaru menu actually refers to the samurai-style version as nabe yaki udon, which is traditionally broth-based.
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The key step in enjoying any kind of udon is in the post-cooking step.
Archive 2005-06-01 2005
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The key step in enjoying any kind of udon is in the post-cooking step.
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Seo, also out of bounds on 49th between 1st and 2nd aves has cold “inaniwa” udon, the best kind of udon noodles from Japan. kinda pricey, but worth it if you’re in the mood for a little luxury.
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Beyond the dump-fest are apps like panko-covered Parm & ricotta gnudi w/ wild mushroom sauce, and housemade aioli'd steamed goat buns, plus a "Noodle Division" sporting the likes of pork belly udon, and a thin rice pasta with chicken & Napa cabbage, which won't stop wining about getting shredded.
Thrillist: Mahjong Dumplings: Tiled Of Normal Dumplings? Thrillist 2011
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There was a booth handing out little cups of udon, which was … meh.
Japan Loves Its Cows 2009
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