Yaki Udon

The method

1. 01

   Boil some water in a large saucepan.

2. 02

   Add 250ml cold water and the udon noodles.

3. 03

   If using frozen or fresh noodles, cook for 2 mins or until al dente; dried will take longer, about 5-6 mins.

4. 04

   Drain and leave in the colander.

5. 05

   Heat 1 tbsp of the oil, add the onion and cabbage and sauté for 5 mins until softened.

6. 06

   Add the mushrooms and some spring onions, and sauté for 1 more min.

7. 07

   Pour in the remaining sesame oil and the noodles.

8. 08

   If using cold noodles, let them heat through before adding the ingredients for the sauce – otherwise tip in straight away and keep stir-frying until sticky and piping hot.

9. 09

   Sprinkle with the remaining spring onions.