Yaki Udon Noodle Recipe
This authentic Yaki Udon Noodle Recipe brings Japanese street food to your kitchen. Thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with fresh vegetables create a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large wok or skillet
- Wooden spatula
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Medium pot for boiling
- Colander for draining
Ingredients
- 14 oz fresh udon noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 2 cups cabbage chopped
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Boil udon noodles for 2 minutes.
- Drain noodles and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in large wok over high heat.
- Add onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and bell peppers next.
- Stir-fry vegetables for 3 minutes until tender.
- Add cabbage and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add drained udon noodles to wok.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin over.
- Toss everything together for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh udon noodles for best texture results
- Keep wok temperature high throughout cooking process
- Don't overcook vegetables to maintain their crunch
- Add protein like chicken or shrimp easily
- Rinse cooked noodles to prevent sticking together