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  • - September 29, 2020
  • - 5:36 am

Yaki Udon

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Yaki Udon—this bowl of noodles is inspired by those I’d enjoy in Japanese restaurants. They’re thick udon noodles stir-fried in a savoury sauce with some veggies and tofu.

WHAT IS YAKI UDON?

Yaki udon is a stir-fried noodle dish that uses udon, or thick & smooth wheat udon noodles. There is also yaki soba that uses yellowish Chinese-style noodles called chukamen (also used for ramen) instead of udon.

I’ve had countless yaki udon dishes from those in convenience stores in Japan all the way to my favourite Japanese restaurants in Manila. It’s has a distinct sweet and slightly sour note in terms of flavour due to its use of Bulldog sauce or tonkatsu sauce.

It usually contains pork and a mix of its of different veggies. Though of course for this version, I use mushrooms (and/or tofu) in replacement of pork.

VEGGIES TO USE FOR YAKI UDON

For this yaki upon it’s also totally up to you what kind of veggies you’d like to add in! It’s a great way to use up leftover produce you have!

Though I would recommend using the following for a delicious crunch and texture:

  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Bell pepper
  • Onions

PROTEIN

For the protein, I used shiitake mushrooms. You can use either fresh or rehydrated shiitake mushrooms.

You can check out the video below to see how to cook these, along with 2 other really simple noodle recipes!

NOODLES

I use instant fresh udon noodles, that come vacuum sealed in pouches that you can just soak in water and they’re ready to stir-fry.

These are super handy to have in your pantry or fridge. Though of course you can also opt to use dried udon noodles and just cook them according to package instructions.

THE SAUCE

The sauce is a really simple mix of the following:

  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • ketchup
  • sugar (adjust according to desired sweetness)
  • vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce
  • black pepper

COOKING THE YAKI UDON

  • Use high heat: You want to cook the veggies over high heat so they stay crisp.
  • Once the veggies are tender, add in the udon noodles. Pour in the sauce and mix well.
  • Leave the noodles to cook for a few minutes until the udon has absorbed the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

After cooking

  • Garnish with some chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired. Top with togarashi (Japanese 7-spice blend), if desired, for extra heat. Enjoy while hot! 🙂

Find the full recipe below. This yaki udon recipe is also a super easy and tasty noodle dish that you can whip up in 15 minutes or less!

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You can also check out my other vegan noodle recipes:

  • Jjajangmyeon (Noodles in Black Bean Sauce)
  • Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
  • Easy Spicy Miso Noodles
  • Ginger and Scallion Noodles
  • Chili Garlic Oil Noodles
  • Mie Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)
  • Chili Garlic and Black Bean Eggplant Noodles

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Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles)

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Japanese Yaki Udon–Thick udon noodles stir-fried in a savoury sauce with some veggies and tofu. It’s also totally up to you what kind of veggies you’d like to add in! It’s a great way to use up leftover produce you have.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 2
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g instant fresh udon noodles , I used 2 packs
  • 1/2 large white onion sliced
  • Neutral oil for cooking
  • Pinch salt to taste
  • Pinch black pepper to taste

Protein (up to you!)

  • Extra firm tofu pressed and sliced
  • Dried shiitake mushrooms I used 4 pieces, rehydrated and sliced

Veggies (feel free to use what you have!)

  • 1/2 small carrot peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 small bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small head cabbage chopped
  • Water to cook the veggies

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 – 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sugar adjust according to desired sweetness
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce
  • Ground black pepper

To Serve

  • Chopped scallions for topping
  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • Togarashi Japanese 7-spice blend

Instructions
 

  • If using dried mushrooms, place them in a boil and pour boiling hot water. Leave to soak until rehydrated then slice the mushrooms.
  • If using tofu, pan-fry these in a little oil until crisp. Feel free to season these with some salt. Set aside.
  • Mix all the sauce ingredients until sugar is diluted. Feel free to adjust measurements based on desired taste. Set aside.
  • Soak udon noodles in some hot water or cook/prepare according to package instructions. Carefully separate the noodles and then drain the water.
  • Heat a large wok or pan with oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add in onions. Sauté until tender then add in the bell pepper, carrots, and mushrooms (or other protein of choice)
  • Pour some water to cook down the carrot. Mix well and cook over high heat. Add in the green onions and cabbage. Leave the veggies untouched for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned at the bottom. Season the veggies with salt and pepper.
    You want to cook the veggies over medium high to high heat so they stay crisp.
  • Once the veggies are tender, add in the udon noodles. Pour in the sauce and mix well.
  • Leave the noodles to cook for a few minutes until the udon has absorbed the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  • Garnish with some chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired. Top with togarashi, if desired, for extra heat. Enjoy while hot!

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NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2518mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3499IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Bar 1 Feb 2021 Reply

    5 stars
    My go to stir fry from now on. Absolutely delicious.

    1. Jeeca 2 Feb 2021 Reply

      Thanks so much Bar! Glad you enjoyed it!

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