Get the latest recipes from Spaztic1215 http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/spaztic1215 This is a more basic version of the classic Japanese-style udon recipe, and I cheat by reducing the soak-time of the konbu and adding a bit of dashi powder. The half-half combination combines the oceany taste of real dashi with the flavorful punch of the hondashi powder. http://www.grouprecipes.com/4085/udon.html