Udon

Udon is a type of thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, salt, and water. It's commonly used in soups and stir-fry dishes. Here is a recipe for cooking udon noodles:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz udon noodles
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced bok choy
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
   
   
2. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
   
   
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Set aside.
   
   
4. In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and bok choy, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
   
   
5. Add the udon noodles to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
   
   
6. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, and stir to coat everything evenly.
   
   
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and satisfying udon noodle stir-fry!