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Yaki Udon


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

Yaki Udon (焼きうどん) is Japanese stir-fried udon noodles with vegetables and a protein, seasoned with a flavourful savory sauce. It’s super quick and easy to make, and easily customizable with ingredients you have on hand. (Vegan + Vegetarian friendly)


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 onion, sliced
  • 2 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetables of choice (cabbage, carrots… etc)
  • 1 serving udon noodles (about 90g)
  • soy curls (optional)
  • 2 scallions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegan mentsuyu*
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok over medium high heat. Add in the onions and fry for 1 minute. Add in the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 30 seconds. Add in the vegetables and scallions, and cook until softened (about 1 1/2 – 2 minutes). Add the udon, mentsuyu and mirin and cook for another 30 seconds or until noodles are loosened. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Vegan mentsuyu can be substituted for 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp sake + 1 tsp kombu dashi granules
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes