Stir-Fried Udon
Dive into a vibrant bowl of stir-fried udon that's ready in a flash! Packed with crisp veggies and coated in a savory soy sauce glaze, this dish is all about bold flavors and satisfying noodles. Grab your wok and let's get cooking—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
10
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- carrots
- garlic
- mushrooms
- onions
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- sugar (5 ml)
- udon noodles
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- chili
- green vegetables
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the vegetables of your choice: carrots, onions, mushrooms, and green vegetables.
- 2
Sauté the vegetables in a bit of oil with soy sauce, sugar, chili, and minced garlic.
- 3
Add the udon noodles and let them caramelize.
- 4
Serve with fresh herbs on top.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - the surface should shimmer and lightly smoke to create proper wok hei (breath of the wok) that gives stir-fries their distinctive smoky flavor.technique400-450°F
- ✓Rinse packaged udon noodles under hot water for 30 seconds to remove excess starch and separate strands, preventing them from clumping during the high-heat stir-frying process.technique30 seconds
- ✓Add vegetables in order of cooking time - hard vegetables like carrots need 2-3 minutes, while leafy greens only need 30-45 seconds to maintain texture contrast.timing2-3 minutes hard vegetables, 30-45 seconds greens
- ✓Create a 3:1:1 ratio sauce base of soy sauce, sugar, and oil for proper umami balance and glossy coating that adheres to the noodles without making them soggy.ingredient3:1:1 ratio
- ✓Let udon noodles sit undisturbed for 60-90 seconds after adding them to develop caramelization through Maillard reaction, creating crispy edges while keeping centers chewy.timing60-90 seconds
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Prep
10
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Stir-Fried Udon
Dive into a vibrant bowl of stir-fried udon that's ready in a flash! Packed with crisp veggies and coated in a savory soy sauce glaze, this dish is all about bold flavors and satisfying noodles. Grab your wok and let's get cooking—your taste buds will thank you!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- carrots
- garlic
- mushrooms
- onions
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- sugar (5 ml)
- udon noodles
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- chili
- green vegetables
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the vegetables of your choice: carrots, onions, mushrooms, and green vegetables.
- 2
Sauté the vegetables in a bit of oil with soy sauce, sugar, chili, and minced garlic.
- 3
Add the udon noodles and let them caramelize.
- 4
Serve with fresh herbs on top.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - the surface should shimmer and lightly smoke to create proper wok hei (breath of the wok) that gives stir-fries their distinctive smoky flavor.technique400-450°F
- ✓Rinse packaged udon noodles under hot water for 30 seconds to remove excess starch and separate strands, preventing them from clumping during the high-heat stir-frying process.technique30 seconds
- ✓Add vegetables in order of cooking time - hard vegetables like carrots need 2-3 minutes, while leafy greens only need 30-45 seconds to maintain texture contrast.timing2-3 minutes hard vegetables, 30-45 seconds greens
- ✓Create a 3:1:1 ratio sauce base of soy sauce, sugar, and oil for proper umami balance and glossy coating that adheres to the noodles without making them soggy.ingredient3:1:1 ratio
- ✓Let udon noodles sit undisturbed for 60-90 seconds after adding them to develop caramelization through Maillard reaction, creating crispy edges while keeping centers chewy.timing60-90 seconds