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The Best Yaki Udon

The Best Yaki Udon


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  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free option available

Description

This easy Yaki Udon is a staple in households, bringing the flavors of a bustling Japanese eatery right to your home. It’s a quick stir-fried dish featuring thick, chewy udon noodles paired with chicken and crisp-tender vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1416 oz frozen or vacuum-packed udon noodles (2 packs)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 45 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ head of Napa cabbage, roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced diagonally, for garnish
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

For the Yaki Udon Sauce:

 

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tbsp mushroom-flavored oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Prepare your components: Thinly slice your chicken and vegetables and mince the garlic. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, mushroom oyster sauce, and brown sugar
  2. Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet, add chicken, and cook until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside
  4. In the same pan, add sesame oil, onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, then add carrots and mushrooms
  5. Add chopped Napa cabbage and stir-fry until just wilted
  6. Return the chicken to the pan with udon noodles and pour the sauce over. Toss to heat through
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving

Notes

Use frozen udon noodles for the best texture and flavor.

Ensure your pan is hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg