Spicy Seafood Yaki Udon (Stir-fry)

Ingredients

• Udon Noodles:Pick your favorite type-dried, refrigerated, frozen, orhomemade. Make sure to pre-boil for a little less than the packaging states to prevent them getting too mushy when fried.
• Shrimp:Go for decent-sized varieties like whiteleg or black tiger. Best use fresh ones!
• Vegetables:I used a colorful mix of eggplants, bell peppers, onions, andleeks. Feel free to get creative with your local, seasonal produce! You can use any stir-fry-friendly vegetables in this recipe.
• Aromatics:Give the dish a boost with some fragrant garlic, ginger, and spicy dried red chili. Feel free to adjust the quantities to suit your taste preferences.
• Seasonings:Mix together curry powder, sake, chili bean paste, Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder, Asian chili oil, and oyster sauce to create a complex flavor profile. The curry powder is not for a curry flavor, but to add depth with its spice blend. I useJapanese-style curry powder, but any variety will do since we only use a small amount.
• Toppings:Top your dish off with a little freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and aonori powder (dried green seaweed flakes). If you can’t find aonori, use finely chopped green onions instead.

Instructions

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