Yaki Udon – Japanese Stir Fried Udon

Today I am making Yaki Udon, which translates to Stir Fried Udon. This Japanese izakaya classic has thick udon noodles, sliced pork, and crunchy veggies in stir fry sauce that’s sweet and savory with a little tang. It has so much flavor that I promise your whole family will love! The best part? This dinner can be completed in 15 minutes. Since it is a stir-fry, you can add any protein or vegetable you like!

Stir Fried Udon

• Classic Izakaya Yaki Udon
• Yaki Udon Ingredients
  • Udon Noodles
• How To Make Japanese Yaki Udon
• Other Classic Izakaya Recipes To Make With Yaki Udon

Classic Izakaya Yaki Udon

Welcome to Day 13 of my first series – Cooking Dinner for 21 Days! TEAM UDON WHERE ARE YOU AT?! I am back with ANOTHER UDON RECIPE. Today, we’re making Yaki Udon! Yaki Udon is a Japanese stir-fried udon noodles commonly seen on izakaya menus in Japan. The thick, chewy noodles are stir fried with meat and all your favorite veggies in a delicious soy-based sauce that’s refreshingly tangy. It’s delicious enjoyed hot with an ice-cold beer. But, it’s actually also a balanced weeknight dinner with protein, carbs, and fiber that’s ready in 15 minutes. The next time you need to clean your fridge and use up all your veggies, you have to make this stir-fried noodle!

Yaki Udon Ingredients 

Udon Noodles

Udon is a Japanese wheat noodles that’s extra thick. I always use frozen udon in the freezer if I need something quick. They’re super convenient, and can turn into a full meal quickly. Instead of frozen, you can also use fresh, dry, or vacuum-sealed udon. To prepare it, simply pour hot water over the frozen udon to loosen the noodles from each other. This step will cut down the cooking time and prevent soggy udon.

I was not joking when I say I always have frozen udon ready to go, so check out my other Udon Recipes Under 30 Minutes .

How To Make Japanese Yaki Udon

1. Pour hot water all over the frozen udon to separate the noodle. This will prevent soggy, overcooked udon noodles. 
2. In a bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. 
3. In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the sliced pork belly and sautés for 2-3 minutes or until edges are golden brown. 
4. Next, add in all the vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are soft, onion is translucent, and some color is on the cabbage. 
5. Add in udon noodle and sauté for 30 seconds before adding in all the sauce. 
6. Sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes and garnish with green onion. 

ENJOY!! 

乾杯🍻 gānbēi 

Other Classic Izakaya Recipes To Make With Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon – Japanese Stir-Fried Udon

By Tiffy Cooks

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Today I am making Yaki Udon, which translates to Stir Fried Udon. This Japanese Izakaya Classic has thick udon noodles, sliced pork, and crunchy veggies in stir fry sauce that’s sweet and savory with a little tang. It has so much flavor that I promise your whole family will love! The best part? This dinner can be completed in 15 minutes. Since it is a stir-fry, you can add any protein or vegetable you like!

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Cook Time:14 minutes mins

Total Time:14 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, Asian Noodles, Japanese Food, noodle recipe, Noodles, udon, Udon Recipes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 311kcal

Ingredients

• 2 packs Frozen Udon
• 1/3 cup Hot Pot Sliced Pork Belly Optional chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 Onion sliced
• 1 cup shredded Cabbage
• 1/2 Carrot sliced
• 6 Shiitake Mushroom sliced

Instructions

• Pour hot water all over the frozen udon to separate the noodle. This will prevent soggy, overcooked udon noodles.
• In a bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
• In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the sliced pork belly and sautés for 2-3 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• Next, add in all the vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are soft, onion is translucent, and some color is on the cabbage.
• Add in udon noodle and sauté for 30 seconds before adding in all the sauce.
• Sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes and garnish with green onion.

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Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1875mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2607IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg