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Miso Caramelized Onion Noodles

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Asian noodles
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 large onions thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tablespoons white miso
  • 1 pound noodles
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 fried eggs
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup furikake
  • chili oil

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Season onions with salt and sugar, stirring to combine. Continue to saute until onions are a deep brown color and caramelized, stirring occasionally. If the pan becomes too dry, add a splash of water.
  • Add garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Whisk together Shaoxing wine and white miso until miso is dissolved. Pour miso mixture into pan and bring to a simmer. Continue for simmer 1 minute or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to directions on package. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid and drain noodles.
  • Add noodles to caramelized onions along with reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until butter has melted. Season with soy sauce and black pepper.
  • Portion noodles into bowls and top with fried eggs, chopped scallions, furikake, and chili oil. Serve immediately.

Notes

The caramelized onion sauce can be prepared up to 5 days in advance.