Description
Thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with a medley of colorful vegetables and coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce. This quick and comforting Japanese dish is ready in just 25 minutes and customizable with your favorite proteins or kept fully vegetarian.
Ingredients
7 oz (200g) fresh or frozen udon noodles
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup julienned carrots
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
1 tablespoon mirin (or a splash of rice vinegar + sugar)
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Optional: tofu cubes, shrimp, chicken, or beef slices for added protein
Instructions
- If using frozen udon noodles, place them in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes to loosen them, then drain.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
- Add the noodles and toss everything together.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, dark soy sauce (if using), and sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and veggies, stir-frying for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use a vegetarian oyster sauce to make the dish fully vegan.
Add a dash of chili oil or sriracha for heat.
Swap in other vegetables like bok choy, snap peas, or baby corn based on availability.
Use gluten-free soy sauce and udon noodles for a gluten-free version.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
