Dinner

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.

Yaki Udon

Ingredients

For 2 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Boil some water in a large saucepan.

  2. Step 2:

    Add 250ml cold water and the udon noodles.

  3. 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
  4. Step 4:

    Drain the noodles and leave them in the colander.

  5. Step 5:

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a pan.

  6. Step 6:

    Add the sliced onion and cabbage, then sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

    5 min
  7. Step 7:

    Add the shiitake mushrooms and some of the spring onions, then sauté for 1 more minute.

  8. Step 8:

    Pour in the remaining sesame oil and add the noodles.

  9. 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.

  10. Step 10:

    Sprinkle with the remaining spring onions.

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