Description
A quick and delicious stir-fried udon noodle dish with fresh vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces fresh udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 pound beef sausage or sliced chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mirin or a splash of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the udon noodles: If using vacuum-sealed udon, soak them in hot water for 1–2 minutes to loosen. Drain and set aside. If using frozen udon, boil according to package directions until just softened.
- Cook your protein: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef sausage or chicken, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the cabbage, bell peppers, carrot, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still vibrant.
- Return the protein: Add the cooked sausage or chicken back into the pan.
- Add the noodles: Gently toss in the udon noodles, being careful not to break them.
- Pour in the sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the noodles and stir well to combine, letting everything cook together for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are glossy and coated.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can add or substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with tofu or additional vegetables.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to maintain their color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg