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Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli

Last Updated September 29, 2015. Originally Posted January 21, 2013 By Kristina Sloggett 52 Comments

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Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli is a fragrant and warmly spiced bowl of comfort – noodles, aromatic basil, fresh ginger and savory tahini combine for great flavor!

 

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli @spabettie

 

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli @spabettie

Welcome to another Meatless Monday – today we’re cooking with udon! I was going to attempt a homemade udon to keep things gluten free, then I realized it would really just be a homemade spaghetti noodle at that point…

I will definitely be making this recipe often, either with a gluten free noodle or raw veggie noodles. I layered strong flavors that create a powerfully fragrant dish that is both vibrant and comforting.

Spinach and broccoli provide plant based protein, while basil and ginger bring the flavorful pop. The coconut milk and tahini blend into a comforting sauce that is just enough to coat the noodles and veggies – light yet satisfying. You could add tofu or your favorite protein to this for even more oomph.

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli @spabettie

I learned something new this week! I cooked the udon using the traditional Japanese method, and it worked perfectly. I will be trying this method with gluten free dried pastas – I think the idea is to thoroughly cook the noodle without a gummy result.

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli @spabettie

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli

serves two as entree, four as side

dairy, egg, and soy free, vegan

INGREDIENTS:

2 bundles udon*
2 trees broccoli, trimmed and chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
1/3 cup coconut milk (So Delicious carton)
2 tablespoons tahini paste
2 cups fresh spinach
1 bunch fresh basil leaves

*sub a gluten free noodle to keep gluten free

INSTRUCTIONS:

Arrange broccoli on foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle sea salt, bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. To blacken / crisp further, broil for 3-5 more minutes, watching closely. Remove from oven and set aside. 

In large pot, bring water(1/3 full) to boil. Add udon noodles – once water begins boiling again, add 1 cup cold water. When water boils again, add another 1 cup cold water – repeat until noodles cook through (with 2 bunches udon, I did this three times). Drain noodles, set aside.

While noodles cook, peel ginger and mince fine – using side of knife to press into a paste.

In wok over low heat, combine ginger and coconut milk. Add tahini paste, stirring to a thin sauce. Add spinach and basil. Using tongs, toss spinach and basil into sesame-coconut sauce to coat and wilt. Add cooked udon, toss to combine. 

Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli @spabettie

 

 

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Gingered Sesame Coconut Udon with Roasted Broccoli
Author: Kristina Sloggett
Recipe type: Entree, pasta
Serves: two as entree, four as side
 
dairy, egg, and soy free, vegan
Ingredients
  • 2 bundles udon*
  • 2 trees broccoli, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk (So Delicious carton)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • *sub a gluten free noodle to keep gluten free
Instructions
  1. Arrange broccoli on foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle sea salt, bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. To blacken / crisp further, broil for 3-5 more minutes, watching closely. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. In large pot, bring water(1/3 full) to boil. Add udon noodles - once water begins boiling again, add 1 cup cold water. When water boils again, add another 1 cup cold water - repeat until noodles cook through (with 2 bunches udon, I did this three times). Drain noodles, set aside.
  3. While noodles cook, peel ginger and mince fine - using side of knife to press into a paste.
  4. In wok over low heat, combine ginger and coconut milk. Add tahini paste, stirring to a thin sauce. Add spinach and basil. Using tongs, toss spinach and basil into sesame-coconut sauce to coat and wilt. Add cooked udon, toss to combine.
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Comments

  1. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    March 9, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Just picked up some udon noodles! So excited to try this tasty dish…and the cooking method – thanks for sharing – hadn’t heard of that before!

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  2. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:12 am

    I have been obsessed with using tahini is noodle dishes ever since my peanut butter ran out and I got lazy. These look amazing and I’d eat it….cold.

    Reply
  3. Healing Tomato says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    This is an UNBELIEVABLY delicious recipe. I cannot wait to try it. The Udon look so good. I had a similar recipe in NY and it was delicious. I cannot wait to try this and transport me back to my NY days

    Reply
  4. kath demeulemeester says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    can I use ordinary pasta for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      April 30, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      hi Kath, you can use any pasta you prefer – I have made this with several different types, including spiralized vegetables in place of noodles. enjoy!

      Reply
      • kath demeulemeester says

        April 30, 2014 at 11:34 pm

        thank you very much! excited to try your recipe 🙂

      • Kristina Sloggett says

        May 1, 2014 at 11:21 am

        I hope you enjoy it, Kath – it is one of our favorites!

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I am a voracious reader and chickpea eater. also known as spabettie.

using my extensive culinary training and work in the industry, I have been creating vegan recipes for more than a decade.

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