Garlic Udon in Sesame and Chilli Oil
by Julie Lin
Whenever I’m in London, I try to visit one of the Koya restaurants for their udon, which are just so warming – I adore them. This is a quick version to satisfy that craving even when I’m in a rush. Sesame paste can be easily found in Asian supermarkets now. It’s a brilliant store cupboard ingredient, which makes vegan broths nicely rich without being overpowering. If I’m feeling extra indulgent, I’ll eat this with Kangkung Belacan (see page 232 of my new book linked below) on the side. This is one of my go-to meals for when I’m eating alone, as it’s such a quick recipe.
Method
Based on 1 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Blanch the fresh udon noodles by plunging them into boiling water for 2 minutes. To stop the cooking process, submerge the noodles in icy cold water, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
Step 2
To make the dressing, whisk together the sesame paste, both soy sauces, the rice wine vinegar, sugar, chilli oil and the minced garlic and ginger in a bowl until well combined. Add a splash of water until you get a creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Step 3
Toss the cold noodles in the dressing, ensuring that each strand is evenly coated. Taste and add whichever seasoning you feel is lacking (soy, vinegar or salt). Pile the noodles into a deep bowl, scatter over the spring onions, then sprinkle on the toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of the chilli oil.
- Ingredients
- Based on 1 servings
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200g Fresh Udon Noodles 1x Sun Hee Fresh Udon Noodles 200g -
2tbsp Asian Sesame Paste, or dark tahini 1x Sainsbury's Tahini, Inspired to Cook 300g -
1tsp Dark Soy Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Dark Soy Sauce 150ml -
1tbsp Light Soy Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Light Soy Sauce 150ml -
1tsp Rice Wine Vinegar 1x Yutaka Japanese Rice Vinegar 150ml -
1tsp White Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g -
0.5tsp Crispy Chilli Oil, or to your taste. This can be very spicy so go easy 1x itsu Crispy Chilli Oil 100g -
3 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
3cm Root Ginger, peeled and minced 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g -
2 Spring Onions, finely sliced 1x Sainsbury's Spring Onions Bunch 100g -
1tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Sesame Seeds 50g