Directions: |
Directions:1. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 10-12 minutes. Drain.
2. In the meantime, mix the toasted sesame oils, tamari, rice vinegar, grated garlic and ginger in a bowl large enough to accommodate the noodles.
3. Dump the noodles in the mix immediately after they are drained.
4. Add dark sesame seeds and scallions.
5. Mix well.
6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve with toasted hot sesame oil and tamari on the side. |
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Notes: My introduction to Udon Noodles was on an outing with my dear friend, Cynthia Hyde in the early 1980’s. We discovered them at Organum, the first “health food” store in Burlington, Vermont. Organum had a wonderful prepared food section--however no seating area. After purchasing our lunch of Udon Noodles one gorgeous Vermont spring day, Cynthia and I asked Sat Purka (the tall red headed owner who regularly wore a white sari and white turban) where we might eat. He ushered us to the back of the store and pointed to the wooden steps leading to the parking lot. We each took our spot and dug in!
I soon became hooked on Udon Noodles. As I was buying a batch one day, I asked Sat Purka, “So what’s in these?”
“Toasted sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, garlic and tamari,” he responded.
“How much of each?” I asked.
Getting a little irritated, Sat Purka said, “You’ll have to figure that out.”
So I experimented until I came up with this recipe.
Udon Noodles eventually became a favorite,--a dish that I made and served to friends, families, and colleagues at small and large gatherings. They were even served at the Bar and Bat Mitzvahs of Alexia, Erik and Marget.
About Cynthia:
Cynthia was diagnosed with breast cancer in January, 1979. She was 35. Sometime around the early 80’s, Cynthia adopted a macrobiotic diet. I started making Udon Noodles with a vengeance. Cynthia loved them, and I loved preparing them for her and our families. When Cynthia died in 1985, I made a big batch for the gathering of friends and family following her funeral. This recipe is dedicated to Cynthia.
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