Ottolenghi Spicy Tuna Udon

12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Julienne cucumbers.
  2. 2Roughly chop coriander.
  3. 3In a small blender, combine half the tuna, egg yolks, gochujang, sugar, lime juice, 100ml of water, salt and pepper.
  4. 4Blitz until smooth.
  5. 5Add melted butter and blitz again until emulsified.
  6. 6Season water in a pan and bring to a boil.
  7. 7Add udon noodles and cook for 2 minutes, then drain.
  8. 8Add the cooked udon back into the pan, reduce heat, and pour in the sauce, mixing until coated.
  9. 9Mix in the julienned cucumber, chopped coriander and remaining tuna.
  10. 10Serve in bowls, garnished with crispy onions and chilli flakes.

Ingredients

  • 200 g tuna in oil, drained
  • 2 egg yolk
  • 40 g gochujang
  • 0.25 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 450 g udon
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 30 g coriander, roughly chopped
  • 40 g crispy fried onions
  • 0.25 tsp mild chilli flakes
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0 black pepper
  • 100 ml water

Equipment

knifemandolinblendersmall saucepanlarge pan