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To Cook Dried Udon Noodles

By Elizabeth Andoh

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_Editor's note: This recipe was adapted by Japanese cooking expert Elizabeth Andoh.

This recipe originally accompanied Thick White Noodles in Soup, Topped with Eggs and Scallions and Cold Noodle Salad with Ponzu Sauce._

If instructions are provided on the package you purchase, follow the guidelines printed there. If no guidelines are available, refer to the basic procedures described here.

Chef's Note:

Other dried wheat noodles similar to udon include flat kishimen or thinner hiyamugi. Boil these dried noodles for 5 to 6 minutes before checking for doneness

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