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Yaki Udon Recipe

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Yaki Udon is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring fresh udon noodles, ground pork, assorted vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. This recipe combines tender noodles with savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a perfectly balanced sauce for a satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon mirin
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar

Main Ingredients

  • 2 7-ounce packages fresh udon noodles
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (plus more for drizzling or use vegetable or canola oil)
  • ½ pound ground pork (can substitute beef, chicken or turkey)
  • ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium bok choy, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces (plus more for serving)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish (Optional)

  • Sesame seeds
  • Furikake
  • Chili oil

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely and the sauce is well combined.
  2. Cook the udon noodles: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fresh udon noodles and cook according to package directions, usually about 2-3 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse quickly with cold water to stop cooking. Transfer the noodles to a medium bowl and drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Cook the ground pork: Heat avocado oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook while breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pork to a small bowl, leaving the residual oil and drippings in the wok.
  4. Sauté the vegetables: To the now-empty wok, add sliced yellow onion and mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the red bell pepper and bok choy and continue cooking for approximately 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Add aromatics and pork: Stir in green onions, minced garlic, and the cooked ground pork. Cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors.
  6. Toss noodles and sauce: Add the drained udon noodles and prepared sauce to the wok. Toss everything thoroughly until the noodles are evenly coated and have a glossy sheen. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve: Plate the yaki udon and garnish with additional sliced green onions, sesame seeds, furikake, or chili oil if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Fresh udon noodles are preferred for this recipe but frozen udon can also be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • You may substitute ground pork with other proteins such as ground beef, chicken, turkey, or tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • If you don’t have mirin, you can substitute it with a splash of rice vinegar and a bit of sugar, but mirin adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • For extra spice, drizzle chili oil or add crushed red pepper flakes while cooking.
  • Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should remain crisp-tender for texture.
  • To keep the noodles from sticking after cooking, toss them lightly with oil.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/yaki-udon-recipe/