Quick Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
651 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Japanese
Quick Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)
Description
Quick Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) prepares frozen udon noodles softened briefly in hot water before stir-frying with ground pork, chopped green cabbage, carrot slices, garlic, and green onion. The dish is flavored with a handcrafted yaki udon sauce composed of oyster sauce, regular and dark soy sauce, sweet rice wine (mirin), and sesame oil, which coats the ingredients evenly after stir-frying.
This preparation highlights a combination of flavors where the umami-rich sauce complements the slightly chewy texture of udon noodles, the savory crispness of pork browned to crisp, and the freshness of vegetables. Optionally, bonito flakes add a smoky garnish.
The noodles are recommended to be frozen Sanuki udon, typically precooked, requiring only brief soaking. Protein choices can vary including pork belly, chicken, beef, or vegetarian substitutes like tofu or mushrooms, adapting the dish to preferences.
Ingredients
Yaki Udon Sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce or replace with soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet rice wine mirim
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Udon stir-fry
- 2 pkg (200 g each) udon noodles frozen
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 8 oz (225 g) pork see note below, minced
- 4 cup (960 ml) green cabbage chopped
- 1 carrot thinly sliced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 green onion sliced
- 4 tbsp bonito flakes optional, to garnish
Instructions
- To make the yaki udon sauce, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- To prepare the noodles, place the frozen noodles in hot water and soak them for 1-2 minutes until they become loose. Use chopsticks or kitchen tongs to gently separate the noodles, being careful not to break them. Drain the noodles in a colander and set them aside until you're ready to use them in your dish.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add ground pork or your preferred protein and stir-fry until browned and crisp. Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and set it aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the wok or large skillet. Add the cabbage and carrot and stir-fry until they soften, which takes around 2-3 minutes. Then, add the green onion and garlic, and continue to stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.
- Next, add the noodles, pork, and the yaki udon sauce. Toss everything well to ensure that it is evenly coated with the sauce. If desired, garnish the dish with bonito flakes before serving. Enjoy your delicious yaki udon!
Notes
- Use frozen Sanuki udon noodles, typically precooked, soaking briefly in hot water before stir-frying.
- Choose your preferred protein, such as ground pork, sliced pork belly, beef, chicken, tofu, or mushrooms.
- Bonito flakes are optional as a garnish for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1270mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1349mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 5866IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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