Pasta & noodles
Clam Yaki Udon
Stir-fried noodles, smoky soy glaze
- 20 min
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 razor clams, sliced
- 2 blocks udon, refreshed
- 2 tbsp soy, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp mirin
- Cabbage, carrot, onion — shredded
- Butter, bonito flakes (optional)
Method
- Hot pan: stir-fry the vegetables 2 minutes with a knob of butter.
- Udon in; let it sear undisturbed 60 seconds for char.
- Sauce in; toss to glaze.
- Clams for the final minute.
- Bonito flakes dancing on top.
Tip. A little char on the noodles is the whole point — resist stirring.
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