Yaki Udon
Japanese-style stir-fried udon noodles with cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and a sweet-savory sauce.
- 20 min
- 490 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Japanese
Mellowpan tip: Ready in 20 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients
For 2 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Boil some water in a large saucepan.
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Step 2:
Add 250ml cold water and the udon noodles.
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Step 3:
If using frozen or fresh noodles, cook for 2 minutes or until al dente. If using dried noodles, cook for about 5–6 minutes.
5–6 min -
Step 4:
Drain the noodles and leave them in the colander.
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Step 5:
Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a pan.
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Step 6:
Add the sliced onion and cabbage, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
5 min -
Step 7:
Add the shiitake mushrooms and some of the spring onions, then sauté for 1 more minute.
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Step 8:
Pour in the remaining sesame oil and add the noodles.
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Step 9:
If using cold noodles, let them heat through before adding the sauce ingredients. Otherwise, add the sauce ingredients straight away and keep stir-frying until sticky and piping hot.
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Step 10:
Sprinkle with the remaining spring onions.








