Nakiryu Dan Dan Udon

Ingredients

• Udon noodles (300g)
• Ground pork (250g)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sake (2 tablespoons)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Peanut butter (3 tablespoons)
• Chili oil (2 tablespoons (adjust to taste))
• Bean sprouts (1 cup)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons, toasted)
• Boiled eggs (2, halved (for garnish))

Instructions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and sake. Pour this mixture into the pan with the cooked pork, stirring well to combine.
5. Add the chicken broth, chili oil, and peanut butter to the pan. Stir until the peanut butter is fully dissolved and the broth is well combined.
6. Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, stirring occasionally.
7. Divide the cooked udon noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth with pork over the noodles.
8. Top each bowl with sliced green onions, bean sprouts, boiled egg halves, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve the Nakiryu Dan Dan Udon hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors!