Yaki Udon | Stir Fried Udon Noodles

Yaki Udon | Stir Fried Udon Noodles

from drivemehungry.com
15 min
2 servings

Yaki udon is an easy Japanese stir fried udon noodle recipe ready in 20 minutes! Stir fried udon noodles with a savory 5 ingredient yaki udon noodle sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 packets udon noodles (total 13 oz vacuum packed noodles; see Note 1)
  • 2½ cups stir fry vegetables (chopped (I used mushrooms, bok choy, onions))
  • 2 stalks scallions (cut 2 inches long)
  • ½ lb ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp)
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2½ Tablespoons dark soy sauce (see Note 2)
  • 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce (see Note 3)
  • 1 Tablespoon mirin (see Note 4)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauce: Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.

  2. 2

    Remove your udon noodles from its package and add it to a pot of boiling water. Frozen udon noodles can be added directly to the pot of boiling water. Stir gently until your udon noodles are separated and pliable. This should take 1 - 2 minutes. They come precooked so avoid overcooking them as they can get too soft.

  3. 3

    Heat your pan over high heat and add the oil. Add in the ground meat and stir fry until almost cooked. Add the vegetables and stir fry until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are soft. Next add in the noodles, sauce, and scallions. Add less sauce if you prefer. Continue stir frying for about 3 minutes or until well combined. Serve immediately.