Yasai Yaki Udon

Slice the chestnut mushrooms

Deseed the red pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into thin strips

Peel and finely slice the red onion[s]

Peel (scrape the skin off with a teaspoon) and finely chop (or grate) the ginger

Trim, then slice the spring onions into large, bite-sized pieces

Tip: Bunch them together for speed!

Heat a wide, large based pan (preferably non-stick) with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil over a high heat

Once hot, add the sliced mushrooms, red onion and red pepper with a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 min or until starting to caramelise

Once caramelised, add the chopped spring onion and cook for 2-3 min further 

Add the chopped ginger and cook for 1 min or until fragrant

Add the udon noodles and cook for 3-4 min or until warmed through

Add the soy sauce and Henderson's Relish and cook for 1-2 min further until the noodles are fully coated in the sauce

Season with a grind of black pepper – this is your yasai yaki udon