Chicken-Vegetable Udon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb udon noodles or 1/4 lb cooked spaghetti
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
6 scallions, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaf

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
Meanwhile, heat the oi in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken, stirring to coat. Stir in the broth, sake and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook at a gentle simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add the veggies and cook till tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the noodles and sprinkle with the cilantro.