Description
A quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring thick udon noodles, your choice of protein or tofu, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g udon noodles
- 150 g sliced chicken, beef, or tofu
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Others
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook udon noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Protein: Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, then add the sliced chicken, beef, or tofu and cook until fully done and slightly browned.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: Add minced garlic, sliced onion, chopped cabbage, and julienned carrot to the pan; stir-fry everything until the vegetables become slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Noodles: Incorporate the cooked udon noodles into the pan with the protein and vegetables.
- Season the Dish: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, tossing everything thoroughly to ensure the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Continue cooking for another minute until heated through and well combined. Serve the savory yaki udon hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For convenience, you can use pre-cooked udon noodles to save time.
- Add chili paste or flakes if you prefer a spicy variation of this dish.
- To make this dish vegetarian, simply use tofu instead of meat and ensure oyster sauce is substituted with a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
