Udon Noodle Bowl

Ingredients

• Udon noodles suitable for two people
• 1 carrot
• 1 Shanghai or bok choy
• about 12 oz broccoli florets
• 1/4 onion of choice
• about 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• about 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• about 2 tsp um plum vinegar (adds flavor and a touch of saltiness. If you don’t have this on hand increase rice vinegar and add salt to taste)
• about 1 tsp sesame oil
• Sesame seeds for optional garnish
• Optional flavor enhancers: ginger powder, garlic powder, spicy hot Asian “relish”

Method

1. Cook udon noodles per package directions. While waiting for the noodle water to boil…
2. Peel and slice the carrot;
3. Slice and wash the choy;
4. Dice the onion and divide it evenly between two bowls.
5. Combine carrot, choy and broccoli in microwave-safe covered bowl (I used Pyrex) and steam for about 3 minutes until tender crisp or until done to your liking. While the veg steams…
6. Add remaining ingredients to a small bowl and whisk gently to combine. Divide the “sauce” evenly between the two bowls of diced onion.
7. Add the steamed veg to the two bowls. Top with cooked, drained and rinsed noodles. Toss and enjoy.

Note

• Make-ahead worthy for serving the next day.