Cold Udon Noodle Salad

A crowd favorite!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package dry udon noodles 500g (17-18oz)

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1/4 tsp japanese chili pepper (amount to taste) Link to product

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/3 cup sesame oil

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 5 tbs seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 cup chopped green onion (amount to taste)

  • toasted sesame seeds (amount to taste)

  • 1 tsp aji-no-moto msg (optional but highly recommended for maximum flavor)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: You can do this step the day before serving

  1. Boil noodles according to the package instructions 

  2. Rinse and drain noodles in cold water

  3. Cover and refrigerate noodles for at least 2 hours to get them nice and cold

Step 2:

  1. Whisk together the rest of the ingredients to make the dressing

  2. You can refrigerate the dressing until it is ready to use

Step 3:

  1. Gently mix together the noodles and dressing

  2. If the noodles seem stuck together, just work the dressing into the noodles and loosen them up.

  3. Add the toasted sesame seeds and green onion (save some green onion for garnish on top.

  4. Garnish the top with more sesame seeds and green onion

 

Kevin Kimura