Hontsuyu Tempura Udon Noodle Soup with Fried Shrimp

Directions

1. Prepare the tempura: In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix, cold water and egg to make the batter.  Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.  Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry them for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.  Set aside on towel to drain excess oil.
2. Prepare the broth: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer.  Add 4 tablespoons of hontsuyu, soy sauce, and sugar.  Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 mins.  Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
3. Cook the udon: in another pot, cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions.  Once cooked, drain and set aside.
4. Assemble the soup.  Divide the cooked udon noodles into bowls.  Pour the hot hontsuyu broth over the noodles.  Top each bowl with the store-bought fried shrimp and garnish with chopped green onions.