Description
Discover the flavorful magic of Yaki Udon, a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese noodle dish. Enjoy thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and coated in a mouthwatering sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Udon Noodles
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup sliced Pork Belly (or chicken, beef, tofu)
- 1/2 cup sliced Onion
- 1/2 cup sliced Carrot
- 1/2 cup sliced Bell Pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Oyster Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. This creates your flavorful Yaki Udon sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add pork belly (or your chosen protein) and cook until browned.
- Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked udon noodles and the prepared flavorful Yaki Udon sauce to the skillet.
- Toss everything together to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the savory Yaki Udon flavor.
- Stir in chopped green onions.
- Serve your delicious Yaki Udon immediately.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, or bean sprouts for an even more flavorful Yaki Udon.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by adding a tablespoon of water or dashi broth if needed.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure your Yaki Udon ingredients are prepped before you start stir-frying for a smooth cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg