Spicy Sesame Udon Noodles

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    424 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Spicy Sesame Udon Noodles

These udon noodles take only 20 minutes to make and are tossed in a spicy sesame dressing that adds a flavorful punch to these thick and chewy noodles.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2, 7.75 oz. packages of fresh Udon Noodles
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • 2-3 large carrots, julienned
  • 1 large red bell pepper, julienned

For the sesame dressing:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 3 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. chili-garlic paste
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
  • 1-2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (1 tsp. if you like spicy, 2 tsp. if you REALLY like spicy!)
  • 1 tsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
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Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients for the sesame dressing together in a mason jar, measuring cup or bowl and set aside. 
  2. Boil water in a medium saucepan for udon noodles and cook according to package directions (fresh udon noodles take ~3 minutes). Once done, drain, rinse and set side. 
  3. In a non stick frying pan over medium heat, pour 1 Tbsp. sesame dressing into the pan with the carrots and bell peppers and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. While that is cooking, steam the broccoli in the microwave for 5 minutes. 
  4. Add the broccoli into the pan. Gently toss together the cooked udon noodles with the veggies and pour the sauce on top and mix. (Pour ~1/2 cup of the sauce first, then taste and add more as desired).
  5. Top with additional sesame seeds before serving and enjoy warm as is or with your protein of choice.

Notes

  • Serve with chicken, shrimp or your favorite protein. Tofu is a great option as well!
  • If you don't have mirin and are in a crunch, you can sub in a dry sherry or a sweet marsala wine. Dry white wine or rice vinegar will also do, but you'll need to counteract the sourness with about a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar for every tablespoon used.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 2508mg (105%) Potassium 889mg (25%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 20472IU (409%) Vitamin C 164mg (182%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 2508mg 105%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 20472IU 409%
Vitamin C 164mg 182%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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