Description
This Yaki Udon is a savory Japanese-inspired stir-fried noodle dish featuring chewy udon, tender vegetables, and a rich umami sauce. It is a quick and comforting one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
14 oz fresh udon noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 carrot, julienned
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz thinly sliced beef, chicken, shrimp, or tofu
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the udon noodles according to package instructions if needed. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chosen protein and cook until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Sauté onion, garlic, cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked protein to the pan and add the udon noodles. Gently toss to combine.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Mix well to evenly coat the noodles. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap protein with beef, chicken, shrimp, or tofu depending on preference.
For a vegetarian version, use tofu and substitute oyster sauce with mushroom sauce or extra soy sauce.
Add chili paste or sriracha for heat, or a splash of mirin or rice vinegar for added depth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a small splash of water or microwave in short intervals, stirring between each.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
