
Yaki Udon | Stir Fried Udon Noodles

Yaki udon is an easy Japanese stir fried udon noodle recipe ready in 20 minutes! Stir fried udon noodles with a savory 5 ingredient yaki udon noodle sauce.
Prep: 10min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 packets udon noodles (total 13 oz vacuum packed noodles; see Note 1)
- 2½ cups stir fry vegetables (chopped (I used mushrooms, bok choy, onions))
- 2 stalks scallions (cut 2 inches long)
- ½ lb ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp)
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 2½ Tablespoons dark soy sauce (see Note 2)
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce (see Note 3)
- 1 Tablespoon mirin (see Note 4)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Instruction:
- {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Sauce: Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.’, ‘name’: ‘Sauce’, ‘url’: ‘https://drivemehungry.com/yaki-udon-stir-fried-udon-noodles/#wprm-recipe-4045-step-0-0’}
- {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Cook the Udon Noodles’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Remove your udon noodles from its package and add it to a pot of boiling water. Frozen udon noodles can be added directly to the pot of boiling water. Stir gently until your udon noodles are separated and pliable. This should take 1 – 2 minutes. They come precooked so avoid overcooking them as they can get too soft.’, ‘name’: ‘Cook the noodles’, ‘url’: ‘https://drivemehungry.com/yaki-udon-stir-fried-udon-noodles/#wprm-recipe-4045-step-1-0’}, {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Rinse and drain your noodles under cold water. If not using right away, drizzle on a little bit of oil to keep them from sticking.’, ‘name’: ‘Rinse the noodles’, ‘url’: ‘https://drivemehungry.com/yaki-udon-stir-fried-udon-noodles/#wprm-recipe-4045-step-1-1’}]}
- {‘@type’: ‘HowToSection’, ‘name’: ‘Stir Fry’, ‘itemListElement’: [{‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Heat your pan over high heat and add the oil. Add in the ground meat and stir fry until almost cooked. Add the vegetables and stir fry until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are soft. Next add in the noodles, sauce, and scallions. Add less sauce if you prefer. Continue stir frying for about 3 minutes or until well combined. Serve immediately.’, ‘name’: ‘Stir fry’, ‘url’: ‘https://drivemehungry.com/yaki-udon-stir-fried-udon-noodles/#wprm-recipe-4045-step-2-0’}]}
