Quick Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

Stir-fried yaki udon noodles with pork and vegetables in a wok.

Quick Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

Chewy udon noodles stir-fried with pork, cabbage, and a savory soy-based sauce. This quick Japanese yaki udon takes just 15 minutes and can be customized with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for an easy weeknight dinner.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Noodles

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Asian noodle stir fry, Japanese stir-fried udon noodles, Japanese udon stir fry, pork yaki udon, stir-fried udon, udon noodle stir fry, yaki udon, yaki udon recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 651

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Ingredients

Yaki Udon Sauce

1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) dark soy sauce or replace with soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) sweet rice wine (mirim)
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil

Udon stir-fry

2 pkg (200 g each) udon noodles frozen Sanuki udon is preferred
2 tbsp (30 ml) oil divided
8 oz (225 g) minced pork see note below
4 cup (320 g) chopped green cabbage
1 small carrot thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
5 green onion sliced
4 tbsp (4 g) bonito flakes to garnish optional

Instructions

To make the yaki udon sauce, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
To prepare the noodles, place the frozen noodles in hot water and soak them for 1-2 minutes until they become loose. Use chopsticks or kitchen tongs to gently separate the noodles, being careful not to break them. Drain the noodles in a colander and set them aside until you're ready to use them in your dish.
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add ground pork or your preferred protein and stir-fry until browned and crisp. Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and set it aside.
Heat the remaining oil in the wok or large skillet. Add the cabbage and carrot and stir-fry until they soften, which takes around 2-3 minutes. Then, add the green onion and garlic, and continue to stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.
Next, add the noodles, pork, and the yaki udon sauce. Toss everything well to ensure that it is evenly coated with the sauce. If desired, garnish the dish with bonito flakes before serving. Enjoy your delicious yaki udon!

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