Dining With the Chef

In this episode, Rika and Patrick will make yaki-udon noodles. Udon noodles are available in Japan dried or frozen. They'll cook frozen udon noodles in a frying pan to prepare a simple yaki-udon dish, flavored with the Japanese staple soy sauce and Chinese oyster sauce, as well as the secret ingredients curry powder, giving it a pan-Asian flavor. They will also use spicy seasonings in a simple side dish that lets Rika's personal style really shine.