Miso Udon Soup with Mock Abalone

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 800 ml water
• 2 tbsp miso paste, dark
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 spring onions
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• 1 bunch of soup vegetables
• 150 g spinach
• 1 can of shell substitute (mock abalone)
• 1 pack of Udon noodles, thick

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

quick and easy, with a crispy filling

Finely chop the soup vegetables. Also finely chop the spring onions and set the green part aside for garnish. Heat a little sesame oil in a pot. Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes, then season lightly with salt and pepper. After 5 minutes, stir in the spinach and soy sauce. Pour in 700 ml of water, put the lid on, and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes. In the meantime, drain the abalone pieces and pat dry. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the abalone pieces until crispy all over. Pour water over the udon noodles and let stand for 3 minutes, then drain and divide between two bowls. After 10 minutes, mix the miso paste with the remaining water and add to the soup. Divide the soup between the two bowls and place the abalone pieces on top of the vegetables and noodles. Sprinkle the soup with the green part of the spring onions and serve. Note: Mock abalone is a vegan substitute made from seitan and imitates the abalone sea snail, which is popular in Asia. Mock abalone and thick udon noodles are available at Asian markets.