Udon with Preserved Mustard Greens and Chile Sauce
- 12 ounces mustard greens, stems discarded and leaves torn
- Kosher salt
- One 3-pound chicken, cut into 12 pieces
- One 4-inch piece of kelp or kombu, rinsed
- 2 Fresno chilesstemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon mala sauce or other preserved chile flakes in oil (see Note)
- Two 8-ounces packages frozen udon noodles
- In a large bowl, toss the mustard greens with 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Gently massage the greens until just starting to wilt.
- Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Gently squeeze the excess water from the mustard greens and drain well.
- Transfer the greens to a 1-pint glass jar, cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cover the chicken and kelp with 12 cups of water.
- Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
- Simmer over low heat until the broth is richly flavored, about 2 1/2 hours, skimming off the foam as it rises to the surface.
- Strain the broth through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl; you should have about 4 cups.
- Reserve the chicken for another use.
- Return the broth to the saucepan, cover and keep hot.
- In a small bowl, whisk the Fresno chiles with the fish sauce, lime juice and mala sauce.
- Season lightly with salt.
- In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the udon until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Drain well and transfer to 4 warm bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the udon and top with some of the preserved mustard greens.
- Serve hot, passing the chile sauce at the table.
mustard greens, kosher salt, chicken, fish sauce, lime juice, mala sauce, frozen udon noodles
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/udon-preserved-mustard-greens-and-chile-sauce (may not work)