Instructions

1. Over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to a skillet.
2. Add cabbage and cook, tossing often, for about four minutes or until edges are browned.
3. Reduce heat and cook an additional four minutes, until all cabbage is tender. Remove from heat.
4. Place udon noodles in a large bowl or pot and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute, stirring to break up noodles, then strain in a colander. Transfer to the large bowl and toss with sesame oil.
5. Heat remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, breaking it up into smaller pieces. Let cook 3 minutes undisturbed.
6. Continue to cook 1 minute while breaking pork into smaller pieces, making sure there are no pink pieces left.
7. Add chopped scallions, ginger and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook, tossing often and until scallions are browned, about 1 minute.
8. Add udon noodles, mirin, and soy sauce to pork mixture. Stir often, until noodles are coated. Scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
9. Remove from heat and add toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.