Tsukimi Udon (Full Moon Udon)

1. 1

   Add noodle to a pot filled with boiling water.

2. 2

   Stir and,as soon as water begins to boil again, add 1/2 cup of the cold water.

3. 3

   Bring back to a boil and add remainder of cold water.

4. 4

   Cook noodles until al dente, rinse under lukewarm water and drain.

5. 5

   Very thinly, diagonally slice enough of the leeks to equal about 2 Tbsp., using the white part only.

6. 6

   Add chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and salt to the pot and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Divide noodles among 4 oven proof bowls.

8. 8

   Add the sliced leeks to the noodles and pour the hot broth over.

9. 9

   Break an egg in the center of each bowl and bake in a preheated 350u00b0F [180u00b0C] oven for a few minutes, just enough to cook the egg.

10. 10

    Garnish with sliced green part of leeks and sprinkle with pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.