Description
Savory Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with chewy texture, sautéed vegetables, and your choice of protein, all coated in a rich, umami sauce.
Ingredients
- 360g fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2–3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 green onions, 2-inch cuts
- 1/2 lb protein (pork belly, chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.)
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for vegan)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- Neutral oil for stir-frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: bonito flakes, pickled red ginger, sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare udon: Blanch or separate noodles, drain, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
2. Make sauce: Combine soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
3. Cook protein: Stir-fry chosen protein until cooked through; remove and set aside.
4. Stir-fry veggies: Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage; sauté until just tender.
5. Add noodles and sauce: Return protein and udon to pan, pour in sauce, stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until coated.
6. Finish with green onions and serve hot. Garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen udon for best texture—avoid dried if possible.
Taste your sauce and adjust for sweetness or saltiness.
Add bell pepper, snap peas, or bean sprouts for variety and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg