Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Japanese Noodles)

Udon noodles' chewy texture is the perfect vehicle for rich sauces. 'Yaki' means fried: cooked noodles hit the hot wok, searing and caramelizing. It's loud, fast, and filling street food.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Wok
  • Colander
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Shellfish (Oyster)
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Boil noodles 1 min to loosen, drain, rinse cold.

Tip: Stops cooking.
2

Julienne veggies.

Tip: Even cooking.
3

Heat oil, fry veggies 2-3 mins.

Tip: Hot wok!
4

Add garlic, then noodles.

Tip: Garlic burns fast.
5

Add sauces, toss.

Tip: Caramelize sauce.
6

Scramble eggs on side, mix in.

Tip: Avoid mushy egg.
7

Finish with sesame oil.

Tip: For aroma.

Recipe FAQ

Noodles broke?
Overmixed or overcooked. Use tongs.
Too salty.
Reduce soy sauce next time or add more veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 lbs Udon Noodles
  • 10 oz Mixed Veggies (carrot, cabbage, mushroom)
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil