{"product_id":"hokkaido-dried-udon","title":"Hokkaido Dried Udon – Hidechan Haruyutaka Wheat \u0026 Deep Ocean Water, 3.53oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokkaido Dried Udon\u003c\/strong\u003e is made with one of Japan's rarest wheat varieties: Haruyutaka — known as the \"phantom wheat\" for its exceptional flavor and the difficulty of growing it. This udon uses Hidechan wheat, grown exclusively by Miou Sangyo, one of the few remaining Haruyutaka farmers in Bihoro, Hokkaido. It is blended with mineral-rich deep ocean water from the Okhotsk Sea. The result is a noodle unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/hidechan_wheat.png?v=1781625934\" alt=\"Haruyutaka wheat fields in Bihoro Hokkaido Japan — the rare phantom wheat grown by Miou Sangyo for Hidechan Hokkaido Dried Udon\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind Hokkaido Dried Udon Hidechan Haruyutaka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaruyutaka is called \"phantom wheat\" for good reason — it is notoriously difficult to cultivate, and very few farmers in Japan still grow it. Miou Sangyo of Bihoro Town is one of them. This Hokkaido Dried Udon was co-developed directly with their farm, ensuring complete traceability from field to noodle. Beyond that, each batch is hand-cut by skilled artisans, so no two noodles are identical in length or thickness. That imperfection is intentional — it is the mark of genuine handcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Cook Hokkaido Dried Udon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple to prepare, versatile in use. Boil in plenty of unsalted water for best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot udon:\u003c\/strong\u003e boil 10–12 minutes, serve in kombu or dashi broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZaru udon (cold):\u003c\/strong\u003e boil, rinse in cold water, serve with tsuyu dipping sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYaki udon (stir-fried):\u003c\/strong\u003e boil, drain, stir-fry with vegetables and soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurry udon:\u003c\/strong\u003e serve in Japanese curry broth for a warming winter bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern-style:\u003c\/strong\u003e toss with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan for a Japanese-Italian twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat: Haruyutaka \"Hidechan\" — grown by Miou Sangyo, Bihoro, Hokkaido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Deep ocean water from the Okhotsk Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-cut by artisans — natural variation in thickness and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 3.53oz (100g) · Origin: Hokkaido, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan · No artificial additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 14px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; width: 50%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e3.53oz (100g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px 12px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJapan (Bihoro, Hokkaido)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px;\"\u003eWheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: #888; padding: 12px 8px 4px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px;\"\u003eHidechan Haruyutaka (\u003cb\u003eハルユタカ\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 8px; border-left: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOkhotsk Sea Deep Ocean Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aki Foods Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47450255655133,"sku":"RTAAKSY1069","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/4085\/9101\/files\/Hide_udon.png?v=1780602313","url":"https:\/\/akifoodsjapan.com\/products\/hokkaido-dried-udon","provider":"Aki Foods Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}