s**  **handful of dried nori seaweed strips**  **shichimi pepper ( _shichimi togarashi_ )**  If using dried _udon_ , bring a medium saucepan half full of water to the boil. Scatter the noodles into the water, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 00 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander set in the sink. Run cold water over them while you rub and swish them with your hand to rinse them. If using fresh _udon_ , blanch them by pouring just-boiled water over them in a bowl and leaving them for 0 minutes. Drain and set to one side.  Put the 