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The Best Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon

The Best Yaki Udon recipe combines thick udon noodles with vibrant vegetables and your choice of protein for a delicious stir-fry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 344
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Vegetables
  • 13 oz udon noodles 2 packets
  • 2.5 cups stir fry vegetables chopped
  • 2 stalks scallions cut 2 inches long
Protein
  • 0.5 lb ground meat beef, chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp
Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2.5 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon mirin
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Equipment

  • pot
  • Pan
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Remove the udon noodles from their package and add them to a pot of boiling water. Stir gently until separated and pliable (1 - 2 minutes). Rinse and drain under cold water.
  3. Heat a pan over high heat and add the oil. Add the ground meat and stir fry until almost cooked.
  4. Add the vegetables and stir fry until the meat is fully cooked and vegetables are soft.
  5. Add in the noodles, sauce, and scallions. Stir fry for about 3 minutes or until well combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies. For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or sriracha. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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