Sesame Shiitake Egg Noodles

Savor the umami of tender shiitake mushrooms and the nutty crunch of sesame seeds in these delightful egg noodles. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish brings a taste of Asian comfort to your table.

• 400 g shiitake mushrooms
• 150 g egg noodles
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons kicap manis

Method

1. 1

   Halve the mushrooms, then dry toast in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until golden and nutty, tossing occasionally.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of cooking water.

3. 3

   Peel and finely slice the garlic, add to the mushroom pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook for a further 2 minutes, tossing regularly.

4. 4

   Pound the sesame seeds until fine in a pestle and mortar, then toss into the pan with the noodles, kicap manis and a good splash of reserved noodle water until everything is well coated.

5. 5

   Taste, season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, if needed, and dish right up.