noun
straight-from-the-pot udon; udon served in its cooking water
A style of udon where the noodles are taken directly from the boiling pot and served in the hot cooking water, without the usual cold-water rinse. Eaten by dipping into a separate sauce, often with condiments.
See also: うどん
釜揚げうどんは、茹でたての麺をそのまま熱い湯と一緒にいただきます。
For kamaage udon, you eat the freshly boiled noodles straight from the pot, together with the hot water.
寒い日には釜揚げうどんが体を温めてくれる。
On a cold day, kamaage udon warms you up.
Compound of 釜揚げ (kamaage, 'fresh from the pot') + うどん (udon). The exact historical origin of the dish is uncertain, but it is a traditional preparation method in udon cuisine.