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 Tsukimi Udon / Tsukimi Soba Photo by securecat on Flickr Tsukimi Udon and Tsukimi Soba get their name from tsuki o mi(ru), or moon watching In this dish, the bright colored egg yolk is thought to represent the perfectly round moon In both of these dishes, a raw egg is placed over the udon or sobaDirections Bring large pot of water to a boil Add udon noodles, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes Drain and run under cold water Set aside Heat dashi in sauce pot over mediumhigh heat until small bubbles begin to form Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer, and simmer dashi for 10 minutes Remove from heat and cover for 3 to 5 minutes Tsukimi Udon MoonViewing Noodles 月見うどん As summer turns to fall, the moon wanes in a particularly luminous fashion Indeed, the Harvest moon is celebrated in stories and songs around the world In Japan, tsukimi, or "moonviewing" also has a place at table This soup noodle dish with its circular poached egg (the "moon") is Tsukimi Soba Traditiona