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A bowl of creamy carbonara udon topped with pancetta, parmesan, and black pepper sits ready to serve.
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Japanese Carbonara Udon

This Japanese Carbonara Udon went completely viral on social media, but for those of us who can't travel to try it, this rich and creamy rendition comes very close! It combines the best parts of carbonara and miso udon into one dish that's quick to make, easy to love, and perfect for the holiday table!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Italian, Japanese
Keyword: Asian Thanksgiving, Carbonara Ramen, Carbonara with Udon, Dinner Party, Dinner Party Side Dish, Easy Dinner, Easy Udon Recipe, Fusion Comfort Food, Fusion Udon, Japanese Carbonara Udon, Korean Fusion Pasta, Party Dish, Party Side Dish, Simple Udon recipe, Thanksgiving Food, Thanksgiving Pasta, Thanksgiving Side Dish, Udon Carbonara, White Miso Carbonara
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 oz udon noodles fresh or frozen
  • 2 oz pancetta or guanciale diced

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Garnishes

  • Extra pancetta
  • Extra parmesan
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Place pancetta or guanciale in a cold pan and cook over medium heat to render out the fat, about 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine miso paste, parmesan, egg yolks, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and set aside.
  • Boil the udon noodles one minute before al dente, then drain without rinsing.
  • Add the hot udon directly into the miso egg mixture along with the pancetta, tossing quickly until well combined and glossy.
  • Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with extra parmesan, pancetta, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g