Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bunch scallion bottoms, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 ounces toban dian (chili bean sauce; we use LEE KUM KEE brand)
  • 4 ounces soy sauce
  • 8 ounces water
  • 8 ounces sugar
  • 16 ounces udon noodles (we use futonaga)
  • 12 ounces shrimp (16- to 20-count), peeled; deveined; cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 ounce ginger, peeled; julienne
  • 3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 4 cups spinach leaves
  • 2 ounces freshly toasted sesame seeds; black and white
  • garlic chips
  • cilantro, to garnish
  • 3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • salt

Method

  • Char peppers over open flames.
  • Peel, seed, rinse, and julienne.
  • Char onion over open flame until very black, roast at 350 degrees until tender (about 25 minutes), julienne.
  • Grill or roast 1 inch pieces of scallion bottoms.