who combines udon with shrimp, chicken, cabbage and mushrooms for a simple yet flavorful dish. Or go in a completely different direction and try crispy udon noodles, one of our favorite appetizers.

Peel the shrimp, leaving on the tail ... so it's ready to cook the udon as soon as the tempura is fried. Add the udon noodles to the boiling water and cook until tender - about a minute.