Sesame Orange Udon
with Broccoli & Gingered Cashews
We coat thick, starchy udon noodles in a sweet, sticky orange sauce. Bright, crispy-tender broccoli and fragrant cashews complete the meal and remind us of a healthy twist on some of our favorite take-out dinners.
INGREDIENTS
- 14 oz udon noodles
- 1 Valencia orange, half juiced, half cut into wedges (divided)
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
- 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (divided)
- 6 oz broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 Thai chile, destemmed and minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- *Not included
- Ingredients are listed for 2 servings. If you're making 4 servings, please double your ingredients by using both meal kit bags provided.
- For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
- ~This recipe has a spicy ingredient! For low-heat, use spicy ingredients as instructed. For no-heat, omit them entirely.~
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse under cool water to stop cooking process. Set pot aside for step 3.
Combine orange juice, sugar, sesame oil, tamari, vinegar, and just half the cornstarch in small bowl and whisk to dissolve sugar. (TIP: Keep the remaining cornstarch for your own use.)
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in same pot over medium heat. Add broccoli, cashews, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown in places, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, and just half the Thai chile and cook until fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. (4-serving meal: use ¼ cup vegetable oil) (TIP: Add more Thai chile if you prefer more spice.)
Reduce heat to medium-low, add cooked noodles and orange sauce to pot, and toss to coat. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, 1 to 3 minutes. Divide orange udon noodles with broccoli and gingered cashews between bowls and serve with orange wedges. Enjoy! (TIP: Squeeze more orange juice into the sauce if you prefer.)
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