Udon Soup

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 5 teaspoons instant dashi granules
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon mirin
• 1 pound dried udon noodles
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
• Seven-spice mixture, (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook udon noodles according to the instructions on the packaging.  Drain and rinse under cold water before setting aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add in dashi granules to the water along with dark and light soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.  Bring to a simmer and let cook until the sugar and dashi have dissolved.
3. Divide noodles and broth between 4 bowls and garnish with green onions and seven-spice.  Serve immediately.