Creamy Sesame Udon with Pan Fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms
These Creamy Sesame Udon noodles are bursting with tender bok choy, sweet summer corn and pan fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms. The recipe is easy to make and will leave you craving another dreamy bite.
Ingredients
- ½-1 pound pan fried lion's mane mushrooms* see note
- 16 oz udon noodles
- 1-2 tablespons oil sub with 3 tablespoons veggie broth for oil free
- 3-5 heads baby bok choy halved & washed
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen & thawed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion for topping
Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini runny
- 1 tablespoon yellow miso
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil omit for oil free
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 2-4 tablespoons pasta water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients, EXCEPT for the pasta water.
- Cook udon noodles according to package directions, reserving a bit of pasta water. Prepare Lion's Mane Mushrooms for topping. (see notes)
- Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add oil (or veggie broth). Place bok choy cut side down in a single layer on skillet and let cook undisturbed for 4-6 minutes.
- Add corn, garlic, ginger & red pepper flakes (if using) into skillet with bok choy and mix. Cook another 4-6 minutes stirring occasionally (add splash or water or broth if pan gets too dry) until bok choy is cooked through, season with a light pinch of salt.
- Add cooked udon noodles and sauce to skillet and toss well. Thin sauce with a little pasta water if needed. Top with pan fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms, sesame seeds, green onion or a protein of choice.
Notes
*You can find my easy Pan Fried Lion's Mane Mushroom recipe here! It pairs amazingly well and I highly recommend you include it, however, they can be omitted if Lion's Mane Mushrooms are not available to you.
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