Mix the sauce

• Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and maple syrup in a small bowl.
• Stir in half of the chilli flakes.

Cook the udon

• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
• Cook the udon noodles until just tender, then drain.

Fry the garlic and chilli

• Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and remaining chilli flakes and fry until fragrant and lightly golden, without burning.

Toss the noodles

• Add the drained udon to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic chilli oil.
• Pour in the sauce and toss until glossy and heated through.

Serve

• Plate the noodles and top with spring onion and sesame seeds.