15 Minute Mushroom and Basil Udon

Savory, delicious, and easy to make at home, Mushroom and Basil Udon is the perfect lunch you need to try. If you only have 15 minutes, I got the perfect recipe for you! 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. 

Basil Mushroom Udon

• Vegetarian Mushroom Basil Udon Stir Fry
• Mushroom Basil Udon Ingredients
  • Sauteed Mushrooms
  • Three Cup Sauce
  • Frozen Udon
  • Thai Basil
• How To Make Mushroom and Basil Udon
• Do you want more recipes that are less than 20 minutes? Here are some of my go-to recipes!

Vegetarian Mushroom Basil Udon Stir Fry

Sometimes, 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. 

Mushroom Basil Udon Ingredients 

Sauteed Mushrooms

I went with shiitake mushrooms for this recipe because they’ve got that deep umami flavor and chewy bite that stands out. But, I also love fresh, unique mushrooms from the farmer’s market. Any other variety of mushrooms would also work for this recipe. For example, oyster mushrooms adds a meaty bites to the noodles. If I’m looking for more of a crunch, I sometimes add cremini or even wood ear mushrooms.

Three Cup Sauce

The sauce for Mushroom and Basil Udon is super easy to make at home. Inspired by the Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken sauce, this uses basic ingredients you might already have in your pantry. All you need is vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Plus, it’s fully vegetarian. If you are not vegetarian, you can use regular oyster sauce instead.

Frozen Udon

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.

Thai Basil

The most important ingredient is Thai Basil. Thai basil is slightly spicy with an anise or licorice-like flavor compared to regular basil. It adds an incredible flavor that blends well with the sweet-savory sauce of this dish.  When you toss it in at the end, the leaves add an aroma to the whole pan and cling to the noodles.

If you can’t find Thai basil, you can also swap it with regular basil. 

How To Make Mushroom and Basil Udon

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. 

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!)

Mushroom and Basil Udon

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 3 votes

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.

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Diet: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 2 People

Calories: 395kcal

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

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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.

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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 2189mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1267IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg