Tag: asian

Caramelised Leek Udon with Sesame Fried Eggs

Serves 4 | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Total: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 large leeks
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 packs ready-to-cook udon noodles
  • 4 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp sugar or honey
  • 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tsp white miso
  • 4 tsp chilli oil

  • Optional: pork mince

Method

  1. Wash and finely slice the leeks. Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the leeks with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes until golden and caramelised. Scoop out onto a plate, keeping the oil in the pan.
  2. Put the udon noodles in a heatproof bowl and pour over a kettleful of boiling water to soften. Heat the remaining vegetable oil and the sesame oil in the pan and fry the eggs for 2 minutes. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and continue to cook until crisp, spooning over the oil until cooked to your liking. Slide the eggs out of the pan onto a plate or a board.
  3. Spoon 3 tbsp of the noodle water into a second bowl, then add the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and miso. Whisk to combine. Drain the noodles and top into the pan with the sauce. Toss until the noodles are coated and glossy. Stir in the leeks. Divide between two plates, and top with the friend eggs and chilli oil.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20260512075447/https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/premium/caramelised-leek-udon-with-sesame-fried-eggs
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