This Yaki Udon is an Asian-inspired noodle recipe that is super easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Yaki Udon Noodles
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Description
This Yaki Udon noodle stir fry is easy to make and ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 500g 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
- 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.
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.
Keywords: Yaki Udon, stir fry Udon noodles
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