Yaki Udon

Ingredients

• 1 package fresh or frozen udon noodles (or 3 ounces dry udon noodles)
• 1 tablespoon butter (salted)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon dashi powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• shredded nori
• bonito flakes (katsuobushi)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to boil and add the udon noodles. Cook according to the directions on the package (usually around 2-3 minutes for fresh and frozen noodles, 4-6 minutes for dried udon). Drain well and set aside. If you are not planning to use the noodles right away, toss them in a little bit of sesame oil to prevent them from sticking together.

2. 2

   In a pan over high heat, add butter, dashi, and water, and stir until the butter is bubbling.

3. 3

   Add the udon noodles and toss them a few times to coat well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the noodles are soft but slightly crunchy on the outside (light brown in color).

4. 4

   Add the soy sauce, turn off the heat, and coat well.

5. 5

   Transfer to a plate, and top with green onions, bonito flakes, and nori.

6. 6

   Serve yaki udon immediately.