Udon Noodles with Miso and Chicken

I was in the mood for some Udon Noodles and after a quick look in my fridge, I decided to go with the following:

WHAT YOU NEED 

In the above picture: 

• 1/2 a package Udon noodles, ca. 1/2 pound
• 4 scallions
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, cut in small pieces
• 2 tablespoons of miso paste

Not in the picture:

• 1 tablespoon of peanut oil
• 1/2 pound chicken tenders, cut into pieces
• 1/2 a lime
• Soy and hot sauce to taste

 HOW IT IS DONE

• In a big pot heat water, add a bit salt, once boiling cook the udon noodles al dente, according to the package instructions.
• In the meantime, heat the oil in a big pan and nicely brown the chicken.
• Reduce heat and add the garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
• Cook on low heat.

• Add one or two laddles of the noodle water.
• Add the miso paste.
• Add the udon noodles.
• Add the scallions, and carefully fold everything together. 
• Drizzle with lime juice.
• Let simmer for about two minutes.

Divide into two bowls and serve together with soy and hot sauce.

 Guten Appetit!

-- Elke♥