5 from 20 votes
Easy 15-min. Creamy Mushroom Udon
This recipe features udon noodles simmered in a creamy sauce enriched with cremini mushrooms, garlic, and onion. The oyster sauce and garlic powder add a subtle depth to the smooth, thickened cream base. Garnished with green onions and black sesame seeds, the dish delivers a comforting, rich texture balanced by the tender mushrooms. Its relatively short preparation and cooking time make it suitable for a quick meal that still offers a satisfying creaminess and mushroom flavor.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
1338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 1.10 lb udon noodles frozen kind recommended
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream or sub with evaporated milk or 18% table cream but simmer it longer
- ⅓ cup onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce or sub with vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or as needed
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnishing
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds optional garnish (or sub with regular toasted sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Soak frozen udon noodles in hot boiling water for 30 seconds or until loosened and strain immediately in a colander. Set aside. If you're using fresh udon, you can skip this step.
- Heat a large pan on medium heat and melt butter. Sauté garlic and onions until softened, about 1-2 minutes
- Toss in sliced mushrooms. Then add ¼ cup water. Cook until mushrooms have softened, about 4-5 minutes, and most of the liquids in the pan have evaporated.
- Mix in oyster sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and heavy cream. Increase to medium high heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Once sauce has thickened a bit. Toss in strained udon noodles and cook for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1338kcal
(67%)
Carbohydrates
183g
(61%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
3551mg
(148%)
Potassium
580mg
(12%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
1874IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1338kcal | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 183g | 61% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 3551mg | 148% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1874IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.