Directions

Broth

1. Add the oil to a saucepan, over medium high heat, char the carrots, celery and onions. 

2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on low for several hours. Strain and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Keep warm, heat to serve.

Garlic Spinach

1. In a hot sauté pan over high heat, add the oil to the pan along with the crushed garlic cloves. Wait a minute before adding the washed spinach. 

2. Stir around to wilt for a minute then add the water. Turn to wilt evenly and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes then set aside.

Shiitake Mushrooms

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a sauté pan, over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté the mushrooms until just barley done.

2. Transfer them to a container and add the soy, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside and let marinade, turning occasionally.

Udon Noodles

1. To assemble the bowl, cook the udon noodles, then divide the noodles among the 4 bowls. Add broth to just barely cover the noodles. 

2. In little mounds around the rim of each of the bowls add some of the wilted nettles, marinated shiitakes, chopped green onions, cilantro, chili paste, sesame seeds and a soft set egg cut in half. Serve immediately and enjoy!