1 - Boil some water in a large saucepan.

2 - Add 250ml cold water and the udon noodles.

3 - (As they are so thick, adding cold water helps them to cook a little bit slower so the middle cooks through).

4 - If using frozen or fresh noodles, cook for 2 mins or until al dente; dried will take longer, about 5-6 mins.

5 - Drain and leave in the colander.