Ingredients

  • 300 g udon noodles, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 20 ml grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced fresh
  • 1 bunch green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 120 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
  • 315 g lite silken extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 4 cups bok choy, sliced, stalks removed
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook until tender; 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the 1/3 cup water, ginger and garlic in a large soup pot.
  • Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the broth, soy sauce, and chili paste. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the tofu and bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles and cilantro.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Serve at once.