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This Yaki Udon is an Asian-inspired noodle recipe that is super easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes!

two bowls served with noodles, mushrooms, cabbage and sesame seeds on top

Why you will love this recipe

  • It’s ready in 20 minutes.
  • This Yaki udon recipe is super versatile. You can add your favorite ingredients to mix with the udon noodles.
  • It’s delicious and easy to make.

What is Yaki Udon?

Yaki Udon is a Japanese stir fry noodle that is made with:

  •  Noodles: Specifically, Udon noodles.
  • A source of protein: You can use shrimp, pork, chicken, beef, or tofu.
  •  Vegetables: You can add vegetables of your choice.
  •  Savory sauce. 

We’ve opted for a version with just noodles, various veggies, and a delicious sauce for this recipe!

one bowl with noodles, mushrooms, chopped cabbage and sesame seeds

Ingredients for this recipe

Udon noodles: You can use packaged, frozen, or fresh udon noodles.

Vegetable oil: Use sesame oil, sunflower oil, or olive oil.

Mushrooms: Choose your favorite type. We’ve used chestnut mushrooms.

Bok choy: Chopped. You can replace it with another type of cabbage.

Onion: Cut into half-moons.

Spring onion: Adds extra flavor.

Garlic: A must on every stir fry.

Ginger: An ingredient on many Asian-inspired dishes.

Sesame seeds: To garnish.

Sauce: A combination of mirin, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar.

ingredients to make Yaki Udon

How to make this recipe

Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Next, prepare all the vegetables and set them aside. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

When hot, add the garlic, ginger, onion, and spring onions and saute for 1 minute or until soft. 

Then, add the mushrooms and bok choy and saute for 4 minutes or until soft. Frequently stir to prevent burning. Next, add noodles followed by the sauce mixture and stir continuously to combine everything.

Finally, add the sesame seeds and more spring onions on top to garnish. Serve immediately.

Yaki Udon noodles inside a wok and garnished with sesame seeds

FAQ

What is the difference between udon and yaki udon?

Udon is a Japanese noodle made of wheat. Yaki udon is a stir-fried dish that includes udon noodles combined with various ingredients like vegetables mixed in a sauce base.

two bowls with Udon noodles, mushrooms, cabbage and sesame seeds. A small bowl with sesame seeds

Is yaki udon like Lo mein?

Not really. Although Yaki Udon and Lo Mein are stir-fried dishes, their sauce is different and the noodles used are not the same, making them taste and look different.

If you’re looking for a delicious Lo mein recipe, check out our vegetable Lo mein.

What is yaki udon sauce made of?

Our Yaki Udon sauce has a combination of mirin, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar.

bowls with noodles, mushrooms, cabbage and sesame seeds

Tips for making this recipe

Variations for a spicy Yaki Udon: You can add one tablespoon of sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture if you’re a fan of spicy food.

Use a large wok to get the best results: If you use a too-small pan, it won’t be easy to toss all the ingredients together, and your vegetables won’t cook as quickly as if you were stir-frying them on a larger one.

Prepare all the vegetables ahead: This dish comes out very quickly once you start the stir-frying process. Ensure you prepare all the veggies ahead, so they’re ready to go when you need to throw them into the wok and prevent them from burning.

two bowls with noodles, mushrooms, cabbage and sesame seeds

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close up of a bowl with Yaki Udon noodles garnished with sesame seeds

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close up of a bowl with Yaki Udon noodles garnished with sesame seeds

Yaki Udon Noodles

AuthorRita
This Yaki Udon noodle stir fry is easy to make and ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings2 servings

Ingredients  

Stir Fry Ingredients

  • 500 g Udon noodles
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small piece of ginger minced
  • 1 onion cut into half-moons
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • 2.5 oz bok choy chopped (70 g)
  • 6.5 oz mushrooms chopped (180 g)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions 

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Next, prepare all the vegetables and set them aside.
  4. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  5. When hot, add the garlic, ginger, onion, and spring onions and saute for 1 minute or until soft. 
  6. Then, add the mushrooms and bok choy and saute for 4 minutes or until soft. Frequently stir to prevent burning.
  7. Next, add noodles followed by the sauce mixture and stir continuously to combine everything.
  8. Finally, add the sesame seeds and more spring onions on top to garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations for a spicy Yaki Udon: You can add one tablespoon of sriracha sauce to the sauce mixture if you’re a fan of spicy food.
Use a large wok to get the best results: If you use a too-small pan, it won’t be easy to toss all the ingredients together, and your vegetables won’t cook as quickly as if you were stir-frying them on a larger one.
Prepare all the vegetables ahead: This dish comes out very quickly once you start the stir-frying process. Ensure you prepare all the veggies ahead, so they’re ready to go when you need to throw them into the wok and prevent them from burning.

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