Creamy Mushroom Udon Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1.10 lb udon noodles, frozen kind recommended
02 - 2 cups cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup heavy cream or substitute with evaporated milk or 18% table cream, simmer it longer if substituted
04 - ⅓ cup onion, thinly sliced
05 - ¼ cup water
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoon oyster sauce or substitute with vegetarian oyster sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper or as needed
11 - 1 green onion, finely chopped for garnishing
12 - ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds, optional garnish (or substitute with regular toasted sesame seeds)

# Instructions:

01 - Soak frozen udon noodles in hot boiling water for 30 seconds or until loosened. Strain immediately in a colander and set aside. Skip this step if using fresh udon.
02 - Heat a large pan on medium heat and melt butter. Sauté minced garlic and sliced onions until softened, about 1-2 minutes.
03 - Add sliced mushrooms to the pan. Then pour in ¼ cup water. Cook until mushrooms are softened, about 4-5 minutes, and most of the liquid has evaporated.
04 - Mix in oyster sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and heavy cream. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer the mixture for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Toss the strained udon noodles into the sauce and cook for 2 minutes until evenly coated.
06 - Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy.