Easy 15-Minute Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
Make delicious stir fried udon noodles in 15 minutes! With shrimp, veggies & sauce, it's the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp cooking oil divided
- 500 g udon noodles frozen or pre-cooked
- ½ lb shrimp or chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or more vegetables
- ½ medium onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- ¼ cup carrot julienned
- 3 mushrooms sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
For Garnish (optional):
- Kewpie mayo
- Bonito flakes
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Extra green onions
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Gochugaru Korean chili flakes or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and Gochugaru. Set aside.
Prep the Udon Noodles
- Place the frozen udon noodles in a bowl of hot water for about 1 minute. Loosen with chopsticks, rinse under cold water, drain well, and set aside.
Cook the Protein
- Season shrimp or your chosen protein with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add protein and cook for 2–3 minutes or until just done. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies
- Add remaining oil to the same pan. Stir-fry onions and garlic until fragrant. Add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until tender but crisp.
Stir-Fry the Noodles
- Return the cooked protein to the pan. Add the drained udon noodles and pour in the sauce. Stir well to combine and evenly coat the noodles. Add green onions, toss again, and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
Garnish and Serve
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like Kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, sesame seeds, and more green onions.