Asian Primavera With Udon Noodles Recipe

Name: Asian Primavera With Udon Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups hot water; 3 cups dried porcini mushrooms (about 2 ounces); 8 ounces uncooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (about 4 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh lemon grass; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups (1-inch) julienne-cut zucchini; 1 cup sliced button mushrooms; 1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps; 8 cups thinly sliced bok choy leaves; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 cups hot water
3 cups dried porcini mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
8 ounces uncooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh lemon grass
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups (1-inch) julienne-cut zucchini
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
8 cups thinly sliced bok choy leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Combine hot water and dried mushrooms, and let stand 20 minutes. Drain the mushrooms through a sieve over a bowl, and reserve the soaking liquid and mushrooms.
2
Cook noodles in boiling water 3 minutes, omitting salt and fat, and drain. Return noodles to pot. Add reserved soaking liquid, soy sauce, and pepper; bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until the soaking liquid is absorbed. Stir in the reserved porcini mushrooms.
3
Heat sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet. Add tofu, lemon grass, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add zucchini, button mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bok choy, and stir-fry 3 minutes or until wilted.
4
Divide noodle mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls, and top with zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups hot water, 3 cups dried porcini mushrooms (about 2 ounces), 8 ounces uncooked udon noodles (thick, round fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or spaghetti, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian Primavera With Udon Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Primavera With Udon Noodles

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