Hetty McKinnon's Life-Changing Udon Noodles

12m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Boil four eggs for six minutes, then plunge into an ice bath.
  2. 2Give the pot a rinse, then add two cups of vegetable stock, three to four tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, and two teaspoons of mirin.
  3. 3Bring to a simmer, then set aside and keep warm.
  4. 4Meanwhile, boil one and three quarters pounds of udon noodles and half a pound of baby bok choy.
  5. 5Drain the noodles and bok choy, then divide them among two to four bowls.
  6. 6Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
  7. 7Drizzle each bowl with one and a half teaspoons of sesame oil.
  8. 8Add a knob of butter to each bowl.
  9. 9Halve the soft-boiled eggs and add them to the bowls.
  10. 10Add a handful of scallions to each bowl.
  11. 11Season with lots of fresh cracked pepper and finish with a spoonful of chili garlic sauce if you wish.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 0.75 pounds udon noodles
  • 0.5 pounds baby bok choy
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 knobs butter
  • 2 handfuls scallions
  • 2 handfuls cracked pepper
  • 2 spoonfuls Chili garlic sauce

Equipment

potice bathladlebowlknifetongs