Udon Noodle Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 quart(s) chicken stock
• 1/2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil
• 1/2 stalk(s) lemon grass
• 1 tablespoon(s) ginger grated
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juiced and some for stock
• 1 package(s) udon noodles
• 1 chicken breast cut into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces
• 10 sugar snap peas
• 1/2 cup(s) carrots sliced very thin
• 1 scallion chopped
• 1 jalapeno finely chopped, optional
• 1 pinch(s) cayenne pepper optional

Preparation

1. Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large stockpot. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon grass, minced ginger, lemon juice and lemon rind. Cook for 20 minutes.


2. Add udon noodles and gently boil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the noodles are cooked. If using fresh noodles, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.


3. With a pair of tongs, gently lift udon noodles into a soup bowl. Ladle in the hot soup. Add diced chicken, carrots and snap peas. Garnish with scallions, cilantro and black and white sesame seeds.



4. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/own-cristinas-big-bowl-of-love/Udon-Noodle-Bowl-Recipe#ixzz1ZMtz1vfU