Udon with Creamy Soy Milk Sauce

Ingredients

Udon noodles

8 oz

Soy milk

1 cup

Miso paste

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Mirin

1 tablespoon

Fresh spinach

2 cups, washed and roughly chopped

Shiitake mushrooms

1 cup, sliced

Green onions

3, sliced

Sesame seeds

2 tablespoons, toasted

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the soy milk, miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin. Whisk until smooth and heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. In a separate pan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced green onions and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until wilted.
5. Divide the cooked udon noodles into two bowls. Pour the creamy soy milk sauce generously over the noodles.
6. Top the noodles with the sautéed spinach and mushroom mixture.
7. Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds over each bowl for added crunch and flavor.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, comforting taste of this delightful udon dish!