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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients for the sesame dressing together in a mason jar, measuring cup or bowl and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Top with additional sesame seeds before serving and enjoy warm as is or with your protein of choice.
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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
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
% 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.