Udon Noodles in Miso Sauce

Udon Noodles in Miso Sauce

Hello Whimsical Readers,

F~ Let us travel today (mentally of course*) to Japan, a world of kimono, geisha, sushi, cherry blossom and not forgetting Miso Soup. I would usually have a bowl of Miso Soup when I have sushi, it just completes the whole japanese food experience. But what if you're not a fan of soup noodles and prefer dried noodle dishes instead? Here's the solution I would like to share with you today a totally japanese dish but with an interesting twist, it's Udon Noodles in Miso Sauce, not soup. Curious? Let's get to it then!

Ingredients: Serves 2
200 grams Udon Noodles
100 grams Bak Choy (halfed)
60 grams Baby Corn (diagonally sliced)
60 grams Snow Pea (diagonally halfed)
1/2 block Dried Tofu (cubed)
1 Tsp Ginger (thinly sliced)
2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
1 Packet Miso Soup Paste
50ml Water
Seaweed flakes (garnish)

dried Tofu

Method:
1. Before beginning, mix the Miso Soup Paste with 25ml of Water. Then once your Pan/ Wok is heated with the Cooking Oil, add in the Ginger, Baby Corn, Snow Pea and Bak Choy all together for 5 minutes before tossing the Tofu in for another 3 minutes.
2. Turn down the Flame to a medium before adding in the Udon Noodles, heating it for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the Miso Soup Paste and mix well for 5 minutes, adding the remaining Water if needed or if you prefer some sauce in your Noodles. (Taste as you add the water otherwise the taste will be too diluted)
4. Dish out and serve hot. You can decide your Noodles with some Seaweed Flakes to give it a more Japanese taste.

Enjoy! or as they say in Japan いただきます "itadakimasu"

Yours Truly,

the Whimsical Buddies