Chilli Peanut Udon w/ Charred Sesame Broccoli

Toast the sesame

1. Heat a wide frying pan over a medium heat
2. Add the sesame seeds and toast until deeply golden and aromatic
3. Tip out and reserve

Char the broccoli

1. Return the pan to the heat and increase to a high heat
2. Add the oil and broccoli with a pinch of salt
3. Leave still until well charred, then toss and repeat until deeply charred and just tender
4. Add the broccoli, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds to a bowl
5. Stir to combine and season if needed

Make the sauce

1. Whisk together the chilli oil solids, peanut butter, miso, mirin, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth
2. Loosen with a spoon of hot noodle water or tap water if needed

Cook the noodles

1. Cook the udon in well salted boiling water until just tender
2. Drain, reserving a little cooking water

Bring together

1. Add the hot noodles to the sauce and toss to coat
2. Loosen with more water if needed
3. Divide between bowls and top with the charred broccoli and your protein of choice
4. Finish with spring onions and eggs if using