Japanese Udon

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7 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock) (use standard Awase Dashi, a dashi packet or powder, or Vegan Dashi) 3 Tbsp mirin 3 tsp sugar 5 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (plus more, to taste) https://www.justonecookbook.com/udon-noodle-soup/ 1. add 7 cups water + 4 dashi packets 2. over medium heat, bring to boil - shake bag few times then reduce to medium low and simmer for 2-3 mins, remove bags 3. add above and bring to simmer

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