It’s the first of September, and whether we like it or not, it has a bit of a back-to-school feel, doesn’t it? I didn’t take any vacation this summer, so it’s not really a back-to-school for me, but it still inspires me to create recipes for quick lunches for my dear remote workers, for those busy family dinners, for take-away lunches, and even for those budget-conscious students... So here’s a quick udon noodles recipe! The idea is to simply assemble everything while the noodles cook; you mix your sauce cold directly in your bowl.

To add some fruits and veggies, I recommend serving this with some cherry tomatoes, arugula, corn, avocado, kimchi, grated carrots... whatever you like!