🌾 Inaka Udon noodles (200 g) are classic Japanese (and Asian in general) wheat udon noodles – thicker, chewy noodles suitable for soups, stir-fries, sauces or cold dishes. They are egg-free and made mainly from wheat flour and water, with a little salt and, where necessary, starch to improve the texture.
🍜 What are they?
Udon are thicker, round noodles made from wheat flour, typical of Japanese cuisine but also common in other parts of Asia. ‘Inaka’ refers to a more rustic, traditional style of noodle – with a fuller texture and chewy consistency.
🧾 Ingredients and allergens
Main ingredients:
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Wheat flour
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Modified starch (e.g. tapioca)
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Water
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Salt
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Acidity regulators / antioxidants (E260, E270, E325)
Allergens:
✔️ Contains wheat and gluten – not suitable for people with coeliac disease or a gluten allergy.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g of dry product) (approximate, based on the manufacturer’s information or similar products)
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Energy: ~548 kJ / 131 kcal
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Fat: ~0.35 g
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of which saturated ~0.06 g
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Carbohydrates: ~27–30 g
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of which sugars ~0.2 – 4 g
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Protein: ~3.7–4 g
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Salt: ~0.32–0.43 g
(Nutritional values may vary slightly depending on the specific production recipe.)
🍽️ Taste and texture
✔️ Flavour: neutral and delicate – allows the flavours of the other ingredients to shine through.
✔️ Texture: thicker, chewy noodles with a pleasant firmness after cooking.
🍳 Preparation
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Bring the water to the boil.
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Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for approx. 2–5 minutes, until they are soft to your liking (cooking time depends on the type of udon – fresh noodles tend to be softer, whilst dried noodles take a little longer to cook).
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Drain and serve either hot or cold.
💡 Tip: If you want the noodles to have a more intense flavour, let them simmer briefly in stock or sauce after cooking.
🍜 Uses in the kitchen
✔️ Soups: classic udon soups with stock (e.g. miso, dashi).
✔️ Stir-fries: stir-fried with meat, tofu and vegetables.
✔️ Cold salads: served chilled with dressing and vegetables.
✔️ Sauces: with soy, sesame or peanut sauce.
🧠 Summary
Udon Inaka noodles (200 g) are traditional thick wheat noodles with a springy texture, a neutral flavour and a wide range of uses – ideal for Asian soups, stir-fries and salad combinations.
