Yaki Udon Noodles (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)

This was quick and easy. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp cooking oil divided
• 2 servings (500g) udon noodles frozen
• 1/2 lb shrimp or thinly sliced chicken, beef, pork, bacon, tofu, or extra vegetables
• 1/2 medium onion sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup cabbage shredded
• 2 cups cole slaw
• 1 leek chopped
• 1/4 cup carrot julienned
• 3 mushrooms sliced
• 2 green onions chopped
• kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, toasted sesame seeds, and/or green onions for garnish, optional

Sauce

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin - used Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) or red pepper flakes, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Season shrimp or your choice of protein with salt and pepper. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. 
• I boiled water in a teapot and poured it over the noodles and let it sit in that water the whole time I was cooking the rest of it. To prepare your udon noodles, soak them in hot water for about a minute, and use a pair of chopsticks to carefully loosen the noodles. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat and and the shrimp or your choice of protein. Cook for about 2 minutes or until opaque. Remove and set aside.
• Add oil to the same wok, add onion and garlic, and cook until aromatic. Add cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. 
• Add the cooked shrimp, udon noodles, and sauce, and toss them together until the noodles are evenly coated. Add green onions and mix to combine. Garnish and enjoy!

 

Recipe originally from: https://www.cookerru.com/yaki-udon-noodles/