FAST Udon Noodles Recipe | EASY VEGAN RECIPES

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less expensive.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are generally cheaper.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness, while white wine is often less expensive.

dashi broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor, while chicken broth is often more affordable.

Bring a pot of water to boil for the noodles.

Slice a small piece of daikon and roughly chop one small carrot.

Mince 1 tablespoon of ginger and 2 tablespoons of garlic.

Cook the udon noodles as per package instructions, stirring occasionally.

Strain the noodles and reserve the water.

Heat another pot on medium-high and add a couple of tablespoons of sesame oil, along with minced garlic and ginger.

Finely chop the white part of the green onion and sauté for about a minute.

Add the carrots, daikon, and half a cup of dried mushrooms to the pot.

Pour in 2 and 1/2 cups of water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

After 8 minutes, add the bok choy and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, cover, and cook for the remaining time.

Serve the noodles in bowls and top with the mushroom soup, fresh green onions, and white sesame seeds.

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