Mushroom and Basil Udon – 15 Minutes

If you only have 15 minutes, I got the perfect recipe for you!

Savory, delicious, and easy to make at home, Mushroom and Basil Udon is the perfect lunch you need to try.

Mushroom and Basil Udon has been my go-to lunch this month, and I promise you will also love it once you give it a try!

This udon stir-fry is a vegetarian-friendly recipe, but you can also add chicken, beef, or pork belly. 

I don’t eat meat for lunch, so I always look for delicious and easy vegetarian recipes such as my Mushroom and Basil Udon.

Inspired by my Taiwanese 3 Cup Chicken Noodle recipe, this udon recipe is the perfect balance between savory and sweet.

You can add other proteins and vegetables to the udon stir-fry to customize it for you. Other vegetables I love adding are broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, and baby corn. 

The sauce for Mushroom and Basil Udon is super easy to make at home.

All you need is vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. If you are not vegetarian, you can use regular oyster sauce instead.

Other ingredients you will need are mushroom, garlic, udon, and the most important ingredient, Thai Basil. 

Thai basil is slightly spicy with an anise or licorice-like flavor compared to regular basil. If you can’t find Thai basil, you can also swap it with regular basil. 

I prefer to use Frozen Udon when making Mushroom and Basil Udon.

Frozen Udon is fresher than vacuum-sealed udon; therefore, it can absorb more of the sauce and not break as easily.

You can easily find Frozen Udon in the Asian Freezer section near potstickers. Pour hot water all over the udon before cooking to separate the udon. This step will reduce cooking time and prevent the udon from becoming soggy.

If you can only access vacuum-sealed udon, microwave for 30 seconds to help separate the udon before adding it to the sauce.

Do you want more recipes that are less than 20 minutes? Here are some of my go-to recipes!

• Creamy Mushroom Pasta (20 Minutes)
• Spam and Ketchup Fried Rice (20 minutes!)
• Butter Mushroom Rice (15 Minutes)
• Authentic Dandan Noodle (20 Minutes!)

Ingredients 

• 2 servings frozen udon 
• 2 cups mushroom, shiitake 
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped 
• 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce 
• 1.5 tablespoon sugar 
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil 
• 2 cups Thai basil 

SHOP THE INGREDIENTS

1. Pour hot water over frozen udon so udon can separate, drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. 
3. In a pan, drizzle in oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. 
4. Add the drained udon, drizzle in the sauce, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
5.  Add in Thai basil, and saute on high heat for 1-2 minutes. 

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Mushroom and Basil Udon

If you only have 15 minutes, I got the perfect recipe for you! Savory, delicious, and easy to make at home, Mushroom and Basil Udon is the perfect lunch you need to try. Mushroom and Basil Udon has been my go-to lunch this month, and I promise you will also love it once you give it a try! This udon stir-fry is a vegetarian-friendly recipe, but you can also add chicken, beef, or pork belly.

Prep Time5 mins

Active Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, 20 Minute Recipes, Asian Food, Asian Noodles, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Authentic asian recipes, Fusion Recipe, Healthy, Healthy Asian Recipes, Noodle, Noodles, QUICK RECIPES, Udon Recipes, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes

Yield: 2 People

Materials

• 2 servings frozen udon
• 2 cups mushroom shiitake
• 5 cloves garlic chopped
• 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1.5 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups Thai basil

Instructions

• Pour hot water over frozen udon so udon can separate, drain and set aside.
• Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
• In a pan, drizzle in oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
• Add in the drained udon, drizzle in the sauce, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add in thai basil, and saute on high-heat for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

You can easily find Frozen Udon in the Asian Freezer section near potstickers. Pour hot water all over the udon before cooking to separate the udon. This step will reduce cooking time and prevent the udon from becoming soggy. If you can only access vacuum-sealed udon, microwave for 30 seconds to help separate the udon before adding it to the sauce.