Udon Noodle Recipe

Yaki Udon is a delicious and easy recipe that can be made in just 15-minutes when you need dinner on the table fast. You’ll love how simple it is to make these udon noodles right at home, no take-out needed!

If you’re a fan of Asian noodles then you are going to LOVE this Yaki Udon Stir-Fry! This dish is made with Udon noodles which are thick and have a silky smooth texture that is very “slurpable” and the entire recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.

So what exactly is Yaki Udon? Put simply, it’s just a Japanese Stir-fried noodle dish made with udon noodles, a soy-based stir fry sauce and vegetables “Yaki” translates to “Fry” so this recipe translated is Stir-Fried Udon noodles. If you ever go out to an Izakaya (Japanese pubs) you’ll often see Yaki Udon on the menu.

Some recipes will have meat (often ground pork, shrimp, chicken or beef) and vegetables like cabbage, carrots and pepper. Since this recipe is vegetarian we’re sticking with just vegetables. I like using bok choy (which is in the cabbage family) and shitake mushrooms. But you can really use any type of vegetables you love.

Udon noodles can be found at your local Asian grocery store and at most large grocery stores in the Asian section. (You’ll find them near the ramen noodles and rice noodles.)

Udon noodles are sold in a few different ways, so depending on what you can find you have a few options:

Yaki Udon | Stir Fried Udon Noodles

Yaki udon is an easy Japanese stir fried udon noodle recipe ready in 20 minutes! Stir fried udon noodles with a savory 5 ingredient yaki udon noodle sauce.

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 packets udon noodles (total 13 oz vacuum packed noodles; see Note 1)
• 2½ cups stir fry vegetables (chopped (I used mushrooms, bok choy, onions))
• 2 stalks scallions (cut 2 inches long)
• ½ lb ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp)
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 2½ Tablespoons dark soy sauce (see Note 2)
• 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce (see Note 3)
• 1 Tablespoon mirin (see Note 4)
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Instruction:

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Easy 15-Minute Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)

Yaki Udon is a simple one-pan meal loaded with vegetables, mushrooms, and your choice of protein coated in an incredibly flavorful sauce that will have you craving for more. This recipe calls for simple ingredients to make the best stir fried udon noodles in just 15 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
• 2 servings (500g) udon noodles (frozen)
• 1/2 lb shrimp (or thinly sliced chicken, beef, pork, bacon, tofu, or extra vegetables)
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
• 1/4 cup carrot (julienned)
• 3 mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, toasted sesame seeds, and/or green onions (for garnish, optional)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (or red pepper flakes, optional)

Instruction:

1. Season shrimp or your choice of protein with salt and pepper. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
2. To prepare your udon noodles, soak them in hot water for about a minute, and use a pair of chopsticks to carefully loosen the noodles. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat and and the shrimp or your choice of protein. Cook for about 2 minutes or until opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Add oil to the same wok, add onion and garlic, and cook until aromatic. Add cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked shrimp, udon noodles, and sauce, and toss them together until the noodles are evenly coated. Add green onions and mix to combine. Garnish and enjoy!

Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon comes together in just 15-minutes for a quick and easy dinner!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/4 of recipe, calories 260 calories, Sugar 5g, Sodium 500mg, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 2g, Carbohydrate 36g, Fiber 2.4g, Protein 5g

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms
• 3 cups chopped baby bok choy
• 500 grams udon noodles, cooked according to package directions
• 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (or regular if you aren’t vegetarian)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin (can substitute 1 tbsp dry sherry or 1 tsp rice vinegar)
• 1 tbsp honey or agave
• 1 tsp sriracha

Instruction:

1. Mix the stir fry sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the scallions and garlic and let cook for 1 minute.
3. Next add the shitake mushrooms and bok choy and mix together, letting cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender. (The bok choy will shrink down a lot as it cooks.
4. Next add the udon noodles and stir fry sauce and mix evenly together to evenly coat the noodles. Let cook for at least 30 seconds without touching to let the noodles brown slightly on the bottom.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

12 Best Udon Noodles (Easy Udon Stir Fry Recipe and More)

Serve this flavorful udon stir-fry with gyoza dumplings for the perfect Japanese-themed meal! It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and is full of delicious flavor.

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Ingredients:

• 13 oz udon noodles (vacuum-packed)
• 2 cups vegetables of your choice
• 1 stalk green onions (sliced)
• 4 oz ground pork (or beef, chicken, and turkey,)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons mirin

Instruction:

1. Mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Rinse and drain the noodles under cold water. If you will not use it right away, drizzle with a little oil to prevent them from sticking.
3. Heat a wok or a large pan over high heat and add the oil. Add the ground meat and stir fry until almost cooked. Add the vegetables and stir fry until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. Add the noodles, sauce, and scallions to the wok. Continue to stir fry for about 3 minutes or until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy.

The Easiest Noodle Dish Ever (Yaki Udon)

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