1 garlic clove, finely diced
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú samphire
1 sheet kombu seaweed (about 100g/3½oz in weight)
2 banana shallots, finely diced
10g dried shiitake mushrooms
2 packs (about 600g/1lb 5oz) fresh udon noodles
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 tsp coriander seeds
100ml/3½fl oz rice vinegar
salt
2 tbsp soy sauce, or to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
250g/9oz smoked bacon, such as pancetta, skin on
10g bonito flakes (available online)
500g/1lb 2oz palourde clams, washed
3 tbsp mirin, or to taste
125ml/4fl oz dry white wine