U is for Uakari and Udon Noodle Soup.

The Uakari are a genus of monkeys in the New World. They are unusual in that their tails are shorter than their bodies and their heads are bald. They have no subcutaneous fat so that their faces basically look like skulls. The four species of uakari currently recognized are all found in the north-western Amazon Basin. They are lethargic in zoos, but in the wild are noisy and extremely active being very good jumpers, leaping over 6 meters. This would argue that keeping them in zoos is not a good idea although it does assist preservation and conservation as well as the ability to study the animal.

This is a recipe for soup from Food.com, however the picture does not include any shrimp, but it was the closest I could find and I think this soup would look very similar.

Udon Noodle Soup With Chicken and Shrimp

By Abby Girl on July 29, 2007
Servings: 6
 

About This Recipe

"This soup is fast, easy and delicious. The bean sprouts will store longer if placed in water in the fridge"
 

Ingredients

• 4 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced ( about 1 breast)
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock ( or beef)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 ounces udon noodles, fresh
• 2 cups bok choy, sliced
• 1/2 cup snow peas, sliced
• 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and devined, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 large green onions, chopped

Garnish

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large wok or large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium high heat for 4 minutes or until meat is barely cooked.
2. Add gingerroot and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, bring stock and soy sauce to a boil. Add udon noodles; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium high; cook for 4 minutes or until noodles are tender.
4. Add bok choy, snow peas and shrimp; cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and snow peas are tender crisp.
5. Add chicken, bean sprouts, and green onions; cook until heated through. Serve soup drizzled with sesame oil and sprinkled with parsley.

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