How to make Yummy Asian Noodles (Udon)

I love to explore the asian markets (long live the great Uwagimaya) and find new things to cook with. I developed this recipe after watching too many Anthony Bourdain episodes of travels to Asia.... He makes me so hungry!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 Cup Bonito Flavored
• Soup Base (liquid)
• 7 Cups Water
• 3 Tbl. Soy Sauce
• 2 Cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (or 1 Cup re-hydrated dry Shitake)
• 2 stalks green onions sliced
• 2 Baby Bok Choy, cut into bite size chunks
• ¼ Red Pepper, diced
• Firm Tofu, diced
• 1 handful of baby spinach leaves
• Fresh Udon noodles
• optional: red chili paste

1. Add the bonito (soup base), water & soy to large pot and simmer 1 minute.

2. Add chopped vegetables to soup base and simmer 1-2 minutes.
   Turn off heat.

3. In a separate small pot bring 2 Cups water to boil.
   Add fresh Udon noodles and simmer 3 minutes. Drain.

4. Place Udon in a serving bowl; Ladle soup & vegetables over noodles.
   Top with Red Chili paste.

[momofour]

on 9/10/2008 Sounds good! I have never tried tofu. Can't seem to bring myself to do it. So you know I will be omitting that one little ingredient. I know I should be more open minded but just can't when it comes to that stuff! Shhh! Don't tell my kids though!

[ACGaughen]

on 8/29/2008 ooohhh how i love udon noodles!!! Great recipe!

[acole]

on 8/20/2008 Sounds good.