Black Bean Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

12 ozs

dried udon

2 tbsp

neutral oil

8 ozs

fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and finely chopped

12 ozs

ground pork

scallions, white and light green parts minced, dark green tops thinly sliced

medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

dry sherry

3 tbsp

black bean garlic sauce

1 tbsp

hoisin sauce

1 tbsp

low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp

plus 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar, divided

1/2

English cucumber, thinly sliced on diagonal, then cut into matchsticks