Simple Stir Fried Udon Recipes

15 MINUTE SPICY UDON STIR FRY

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You can be enjoying this Spicy Udon Stir Fry in just 15 minutes! Endlessly customizable. Add any vegetables or protein you like. Proving that delicious doesn't need to be time consuming!

Provided by Jennifer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil (or other neutral cooking oil)
1/2 medium onion (sliced or diced)
1 medium carrot (spiralized and chopped or grated)
1 cup green onion (sliced diagonally (green part only))
3 cups baby spinach
14 oz soft vacuum-packed udon noodles (or see Notes for other types of udon you can use(400g))
1-2 tsp Sambal Oelek (or Asian Chili Garlic Sauce/Sriracha, to taste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
Sesame seeds
Additional sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

Steps:

Prepare your vegetables and set aside. Mix up the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. If you like, you can fill a large bowl with hot tap water and add udon noodles to the bowl to soak, so they can be separated before adding to the wok This isn't necessary though, as you can add fresh udon noodles directly from the package to the wok. I just find it easier to stir fry them having them separate before the go in to the wok.
In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add carrots and cook, stirring for a minute or so. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and carrots are tender. Add green onion and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or so.
If soaking udon noodles, gently stir to loosen udon noodles and separate, then drain. Add drained noodles (or unsoaked noodles)to the wok and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or so. (Stir fry a little longer is soaked, to cook off any extra water before adding the sauce). Add sauce and cook for another 30 second, stirring to combine well. Scatter baby spinach over top and cook, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted.
Remove stir fry to a bowl or plate and garnish with sesame seeds, additional sliced green onion and parsley/cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 2729 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY STIR FRY WITH UDON NOODLES

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Say "Hello" to caramelized, umami, chewy noodle stir-fry with Udon Noodles, veggies, tofu and amazingly delicious, made-from-scratch stir-fry sauce. Super easy to put together for weeknight dinner and tastes better than Asian takeout! Replace tofu with your favorite meat for a main dish, or make as a side dish to your favorite homemade Asian dinner. This recipe works great either way. I used Tofu for a meat-free main course with serving of veggie protein. If you use meat, cook the meat until it is done to your liking. Chicken, shrimp or red meat, this recipe can be adapted to all. Tofu or Meat, this noodle stir fry takes less time to make at home than to order and wait for delivery. 20 minutes start to finish! Does this sound like a good dinner promise? So, let's ditch the delivery and make scrumptious Stir Fry with Udon Noodles at home tonight!Udon NoodlesUdon Noodles are Japanese wheat noodles famous for thick, and chewy texture. These are often used in hot, rich-brothy soups. Fresh Udon Noodles are the most popular variety of Udon. These cook in an instant just like fresh pasta which is perfect for the Noodles Stir-Fry recipes. Fresh Udon Noodles are sold refrigerated or frozen. You can buy any one for this recipe. Just make sure to follow instructions on package if noodles require pre-cooking before stir fry. e.g. Frozen Noodles require pre-soak in hot water for 4-5 minutes until noodles thaw and untangle. Other variety are directly stir-fried (cooked) along with stir fry sauce and stir fry ingredients. Noodles cook instantly in heat of wok and steam of stir fry sauce. Heat of pan caramelize'em a bit for extra layer of flavor. (I'm a fan)I specially like 7 Ounce Package of fresh Udon Noodles. If you wondering where to buy Udon Noodles? Look for Refrigerated/ Fresh Pasta Isle of any US Store. These are so popular in American Chinese cuisine that you will easily find it everywhere. Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, VONS are to name a few. For rest part of the world, look in local Asian Grocery Store, or buy online here - Dried Udon Noodles, Fresh Udon Noodles.Stir Fry SauceThe base of a good Noodles Stir Fry starts with a delicious Stir Fry sauce. Sauce for this stir fry recipe is inspired from drunken noodles offered in most Thai restaurants. I stir fry silky Udon noodles in umami, sweet and spicy home-blended stir fry sauce until noodles have thick caramelized sauce coating. Today I'm talking about a homemade, made-from-scratch versatile stir fry sauce. This stir fry sauce recipe is not limited just to this noodles stir fry. It is a versatile sauce that you can use for any stir fry.If you like Asian flavors, I'm sure you will have soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sambal chili paste (four quintessential Stir fry sauce ingredients) in your pantry. Other two flavor contributing ingredients in sauce are: oyster sauce and wine. Traditional stir fry sauce call for Mirin (a sweet Japanese Rice Wine). I cheat here a bit because I don't like hold a bottle of Mirin in my refrigerator just for cooking. White Wine. however, is often at home because we love drinking some with food. So, my simple substitute for Mirin is White Wine mixed with little bit honey. (if you have Mirin at home, feel free to use it. Instructions for both are included in the Recipe Notes).Honestly, making own sauce instead of buying a bottle makes so much sense. If you like to keep quintessential Stir fry sauce ingredients in your pantry. All that is needed is some wine and oyster sauce.Oyster Sauce and Substitutes: In my experience, good Asian stir fry needs Oyster Sauce. The flavor and color it gives to stir-fried noodles is simple amazing. If you looking for real delicious restaurant-style noodles stir-fry then I recommend investing in small bottle of Oyster Sauce. You can buy Oyster Sauce in Asian isle of most US Store or buy online. (affiliate link)When you can't find or don't want to wait to get oyster sauce for this recipe, I also have few simple Oyster Sauce Substitutes. These will not taste 100% same but are very close cuisine. 1) Use equal part soy sauce and hoisin sauce (ratio 1:1).2) Use 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp fish sauce with 2 tsp corn starch. Stir well. Heat for 1 minute. Mix well.Quick Weeknight DinnerStart to finish, it takes 20 minutes to make this stir-fry. You can even make stir-fry sauce up-to 1 week ahead. It may even keep longer, I usually end-up using it within week. Fresh Udon Noodles cook quickly. When I'm time pressed, I keep a pack of pre-cut veggies or slice veggies on weekend and refrigerate to use on weeknights. When ready for dinner, simply shallow fry your favorite protein. Add noodles, sliced veggies with stir fry sauce into hot sizzling skillet. Stir-fry noodles with sauce until most liquid disappears and sauce clings to vegetables, tofu and noodles are slightly caramelized by pan frying.That's it. Finish stir fry with some fresh herbs such as Thai Basil and Cilantro. Add a splash or lime/lemon juice for bright citrus flavor. You have it. The ultimate, delicious Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with crisp-tender veggies and yummy tofu. Enjoy!Wish you a wonderful day ahead. -Savita

Provided by Savita

Categories Pasta Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce, *Read Notes for substitutes
1 tbsp Honey, use 1/2 tbsp if using Mirin
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Sambal Chili Paste
2 tbsp White Wine, Or Mirin (Japanese wine)
230 Grams Tofu, 1/2 lbs, extra firm, pressed in paper towel with weight on top for 10 minutes
2 tsp Sesame Oil
1 small Bunch Fresh Herbs, Thai basil and cilantro, for garnish
2 Lime, 2 tbsp juice, plus sliced to wedges, for serving
Salt and Black Pepper
1 tbsp Garlic, 3-4 cloves, small diced
14 Oz Udon Noodles, **Read Notes
1/2 White Onion, or red onion, medium, thick sliced half moons
1 Cup Mix Vegetables, thin sliced - Red bell Pepper, 1 Tomato, 2 Celery Stalks
1.5 tbsp Cooking Oil

Steps:

Soak noodles in hot water for 5 minutes or cook Udon Noodles according to the package directions.
Make Stir Fry Sauce: In meanwhile, mix stir fry sauce. In a small bowl, add all stir-fry ingredients. Mix well until honey mixes well with oyster sauce, vinegar and chili paste. Set aside. Slice all veggies and mince garlic.
Cook Tofu: Heat a part of oil (mixture of cooking oil and sesame oil - 1/2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tsp sesame oil) in a wok/saute pan, add diced (pressed, drained) tofu with a tbsp stir-fry sauce, stir fry until tofu is light brown at edges. (careful of spatter) Remove cooked tofu into a bowl leaving behind any oil in the wok.
Stir Fry Udon Noodles: In same pan, heat on medium-high, add remaining oil. Add garlic with veggies and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add drained udon noodles, stir-fry sauce. Cook on high heat until sauce coats the noodles (3-4 minutes) and noodles are bit caramelized. Add tofu, toss with noodles gently. Remove from heat. Add a tbsp lime juice with pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust salt/lime juice.
Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, or cilantro (or both). Serve lime wedges on side for extra splash before eating. Enjoy!

YAKI UDON (STIR-FRIED UDON NOODLES)

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Yaki Udon (焼きうどん) is a Japanese undon noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein and vegetables. Your protein can be thinly sliced meat or any seafood suitable for stir-frying. This is a very quick and simple udon recipe and so delicious.The recipe is written to make either Pork Yaki Udon or Prawn Yaki Udon. The only differences are the choice of protein, i.e. pork slices or prawns, and the way the prawns are stir-fried with other ingredients.Don't forget to see the section 'MEAL IDEAS' below the recipe card! It gives you a list of dishes that I have already posted and this recipe that can make up a complete meal. I hope it is of help to you.

Provided by Yumiko

Categories Main

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 servings udon noodles ((360g/0.8lb, note 1))
200g/7oz pork (, thinly sliced into bite size pieces (note 2))
200g/7oz fresh prawns (small to medium size) (, peeled and deveined)
100g/3.5oz cabbage (, cut into large bite size pieces)
60g/2.1oz carrot (, thinly sliced diagonally (note 3))
25g/0.9oz each shiitake and king oyster mushrooms (, thinly sliced (note 4))
2 stalks shallots/scallions (, cut to 5cm/2" long)
1 tbsp oil
½ tbsp sesame oil
2.5 tbsp soy sauce
2.5 tbsp cooking sake
1 tsp mirin
1 tbsp sesame oil
6g/0.2oz bonito flakes ((note 5))
1 tbsp benishōga (pickled red ginger) ((optional))

Steps:

Add all the Flavouring Sauce ingredients into a measuring cup or a small bowl and mix well. Set aside until required.
Transfer the udon noodles to a sieve and untangle noodles quickly under running water. Drain.
Heat oil and sesame oil in a wok or a large frying pan over medium high heat.
If making Pork Yaki Udon, add the pork slices to the frying pan and sauté until the pork is almost cooked through (less than a minute if very thin, about 1-2 minutes if thicker).
If making Prawn Yaki Udon, add the prawns to the frying pan and sauté until the prawns curl up to form a 'C' shape and the surface starts browning a little bit (about a minute). Put the prawns aside on a plate. Add a bit more ooil to the frying pan if too dry.
Add the carrots to the frying pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the cabbage and the mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until the cabbage is half cooked, then add the shallots.
After mixing the shallots with the meat and vegetables, add the noodles and prawns, including the juice (if making Prawn Yaki Udon). Stir-fry, mixing all the ingredients well until some noodles start browning a little bit.
Add the Flavouring Sauce mixture and mix quickly to ensure that all the noodles are coated with the sauce and the sauce has almost evaporated. Turn the heat off.
Transfer the noodles onto serving plates, pile it into a mound, and topped with bonito flakes. Put the benishōga on the top or the side of the noodles, if using.
Serve immediately.

BETTER-THAN-TAKEOUT STIR-FRIED UDON

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You can easily make this vegetarian-sub in 8 oz. shiitake or crimini mushrooms for the pork.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Noodle Quick & Easy Pork Cabbage Green Onion/Scallion Ginger Soy Sauce Sesame Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
4 cups very coarsely chopped green cabbage (about 1/4 medium head)
2 (7-oz.) packages instant udon noodles, flavor packets discarded
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
8 oz. ground pork
5 scallions, white and pale green parts coarsely chopped, dark green parts thinly sliced
2 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/3cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving

Steps:

Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook cabbage, tossing often, until edges are browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, tossing often, until thickest parts of cabbage are tender, about 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat; set aside.
Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl (or pot if you don't have one) and cover with 6 cups boiling water. Let sit 1 minute, stirring to break up noodles, then drain. Transfer noodles back to bowl and toss with sesame oil. Add reserved cabbage and wipe out skillet.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high and add pork, breaking up and spreading across surface of pan with a spatula or tongs. Cook pork, undisturbed, until underside is browned, about 3 minutes. Break up meat into smaller pieces and continue to cook, tossing, just until meat is cooked through and no longer pink, about 1 minute. Add chopped scallions (the white and pale green parts), ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook, tossing often, until scallions are softened and inside of skillet starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add noodle mixture, mirin, and soy sauce and cook, tossing constantly and scraping up browned bits, until noodles are coated in sauce, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat and mix in sliced scallions (the dark green parts) and 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds.
Divide noodles among bowls and top with more sesame seeds.

SPICY STIR-FRIED UDON NOODLES

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The first time I had sauteed udon noodles, I fell in love. Most try udon in soups, but the flavors from a hot pan and excellent sauces make this spicy stir-fried version so much better. I mixed together my concoction of Asian flavors and produced this lovely dish that is great for family, friends, and guests. I promise you they will love it more than your generic Asian takeout.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 boneless pork loin chops, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 (7 ounce) packages fresh udon noodles
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
½ onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
3 tablespoons bean sprouts, or to taste
3 tablespoons julienned carrot, or to taste
2 tablespoons diced green onion, or to taste

Steps:

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Combine 1/2 of the marinade with pork in a bowl. Refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight. Reserve remaining marinade for noodles.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water for 2 minutes; add broccoli to blanch slightly and continue to boil until noodles loosen, about 1 minute more. Strain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pork, bean sprouts, and carrot; stir-fry until pork is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add drained udon noodles and broccoli. Pour in remaining marinade and toss noodles to absorb flavors, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion; toss lightly, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.5 calories, Carbohydrate 78.9 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 2871.5 mg, Sugar 12.4 g