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Watch how Chef Pavel Kanja cooks and serves Japanese black udon noodles, with tips on freezing and perfect service.

Learn the importance of a few basic techniques to create perfect noodles every time, including tips for rolling and hand-cutting noodles into the desired shape and texture.

Watch this step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect dough in preparation for making black udon noodles.

Chef Pavel Kanja talks you through the specific ingredients that will help you create perfect noodles, with tips on storage for best results.

Chef Pavel Kanja shows you the basic equipment you need to create uniform, perfectly shaped noodles every time.

Find out all you need to know about making noodles with Head Chef Pavel Kanja of Japanese fusion restaurant, Flat Three in London. Learn the need-to-know basics and the top tips on which ingredients to use, information on equipment and the essential techniques for rolling and cutting, plus a step-by-step recipe for black Udon noodles. Get started now with Chef Kanja’s tutorial…

Watch Chef Alessandro Bay make the Italian signature dish, tagliatelle with beef ragu, including top tips on cooking tagliatelle and using the pasta water to create a silky sauce.

Master the technique for rolling pasta, getting the right thickness and cutting the sheets into your desired shapes. Chef Alessandro Bay shows us how to make tagliatelle and tagliolini and shares tips on storing and freezing.