Fresh udon noodles should be consumed with three days of purchase; alternatively, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
This is good served with green tagliatelle, noodles, rice or a simple vegetable.
I have used the traditional thick white noodles but you could substitute Chinese egg noodles or rice vermicelli.
The quiet couples slurping noodles after dark on verandas will become rioting, spitting, drug- taking delinquents.
Serve with noodles, rice, creamy mashed potatoes or stir-fried green cabbage with caraway seed.