| Sanuki udon (讃岐うどん) has been the type of udon noodle most popular in the Kagawa prefecture in Japan,[1][2] but is now easily found throughout the neighboring Kansai region and much of Japan.[3] It is characterized by its square shape and flat edges with rather chewy texture,[4][5] and in an authentic sense, ingredients should be from among those local specialties as wheat flour,[6][7] Niboshi dried young sardines to cook broth for soup and dipping sauce. Many udon shops now specialize solely in sanuki-style chewy udon, and are usually identified by the text "sanuki" in hiragana (さぬき) appearing in the name of the shop or on the sign. |
