{"product_id":"tahini-miso-udon-noodle-soup-with-sweet-smoky-chilli-glazed-aubergine-pak-choi-chives","title":"Tahini Miso Udon Noodle Soup With Sweet \u0026 Smoky Chilli Glazed Aubergine, Pak Choi \u0026 Chives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you start, take out all the ingredients for this recipe (see picture above) and rinse any raw grains, herbs or vegetables.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 1\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoil your kettle, then take out a saucepan and a large frying pan. Fill the saucepan with boiling water from the kettle, place it over high heat, and bring it back to the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 2\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the\u003cstrong\u003e udon noodles\u003c\/strong\u003e to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender but still al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse the noodles under cold water. This removes excess starch and prevents them from becoming soggy. Set them aside in a colander to drain while you prepare the rest of the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDice the \u003cstrong\u003eaubergine\u003c\/strong\u003e into bite-sized pieces, about 2 cm cubes, and set aside. Halve or quarter the\u003cstrong\u003e pak choi\u003c\/strong\u003e vertically. Place your large frying pan over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, add the\u003cstrong\u003e pak choi \u003c\/strong\u003ecut-side down and cook until it starts to char but still has a good bite, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pan and keep warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe out the pan you used for the pak choi and add another drizzle of neutral oil. Return it to medium-high heat and add the\u003cstrong\u003e aubergine \u003c\/strong\u003ecubes once the oil is hot. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until all sides are golden brown. When the aubergine is nearly ready, add half of the \u003cstrong\u003esuperseed chilli crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a drizzle of soy sauce if you have some (optional) and stir well to coat the pieces evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 4\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, rinse the saucepan you used for the noodles and place it back over medium heat. Add the\u003cstrong\u003e shiitake ginger broth\u003c\/strong\u003e and warm it up gently. If you prefer a more brothy consistency, add a splash of water (about 50 ml), keeping in mind that the broth will be slightly diluted once added to the udon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 5\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the final step before serving, boil your kettle again. Set the colander of rinsed \u003cstrong\u003eudon noodles\u003c\/strong\u003e over the sink and pour the boiling water over them to warm them through, then drain well. In the meantime, finely chop the\u003cstrong\u003e chives \u003c\/strong\u003eand set them aside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTEP 6\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo serve, divide the\u003cstrong\u003e udon noodles\u003c\/strong\u003e between serving bowls and ladle over the\u003cstrong\u003e shiitake ginger broth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Top with the charred\u003cstrong\u003e pak choi \u003c\/strong\u003eand the smoky,\u003cstrong\u003e chilli glazed aubergine\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces. Finish by drizzling over the remaining \u003cstrong\u003esuperseed chilli crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a sprinkle of the chopped \u003cstrong\u003echives\u003c\/strong\u003e. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planthood","offers":[{"title":"Base","offer_id":47918415544539,"sku":"NOODLESBROTHSESMISO","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-off 2 People","offer_id":47918415577307,"sku":"NOODLESBROTHSESMISO","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"One-off 4 People","offer_id":47918415610075,"sku":"NOODLESBROTHSESMISO","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/3252\/7775\/files\/SOUP_NOODLE_TAHINI_AUBERGINE_7X5.5_002_ed6786bc-1e34-43e1-8aca-232696167624.jpg?v=1762896545","url":"https:\/\/planthood.co.uk\/products\/tahini-miso-udon-noodle-soup-with-sweet-smoky-chilli-glazed-aubergine-pak-choi-chives","provider":"Planthood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}