Thick, flat udon noodles have a sumptuous, chewy texture. Look for them in the Asian-food section of the supermarket. If you can’t find udon, use linguine—just break the noodles in half before boiling them.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; drain again.
Step 2
While noodles are cooking, toss chicken with cornstarch; season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Working in two batches, cook chicken until lightly browned and opaque throughout, tossing occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet; cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cabbage, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 4
Add edamame, vinegar, soy sauce, chicken, and noodles; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until noodles and edamame are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Shelled Edamame
Step 5
Edamame are young soybeans, picked while still green and sweet. Although you can buy edamame whole (in the pod), the shelled version is more convenient. Look for shelled edamame in the frozen section of your grocery store.
