What are udon noodles made of?

Udon noodles are made from wheat flour. You can purchase udon noodles dried, frozen, fresh or pre-cooked and packaged.

Where can I find vegetarian oyster sauce?

You can buy vegetarian oyster sauce in well-stocked grocery stores, Asian grocery stores or online. Some brands that offer a vegetarian (vegan) oyster sauce are Naked and Saucy, Lee Kum Kee or Wan Ja Shan brands.

Are udon noodles healthy?

Udon noodles themselves can definitely be included as part of a healthy diet. Many people also find them easy to digest.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eUdon noodles are u003cstrongu003eprimarily carbohydrate with some protein and little fatu003c/strongu003e. They're made simply from wheat, salt and water, though they do contain a u003cstrongu003erange of essential vitamins and mineralsu003c/strongu003e.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf sodium is a concern, you may want to check the sodium content on the noodles you're using as they can be high in sodium.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOnce prepared in dishes like yaki udon, you may want to consider the amount of oil used, along with other ingredients and the serving size to determine if it's a healthy choice for you.

What to put in udon stir fry?

Vegetables that work well in udon stir fry are cabbage, carrot, mushroom, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, green onion, snow peas, snap peas, bok choy, baby corn and red pepper.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou can also add tofu, tempeh, a meat alternative such as plant-based chicken or another protein of source.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFor a super simple udon stir fry, use green onion, udon noodles and sauce.

Can you make gluten-free udon stir fry?

Udon noodles are made from wheat so they are not gluten-free but there are companies make u003ca href=u0022https://amzn.to/3yZ7POIu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003egluten-free dried udon rice noodlesu003c/au003e that you can use them in this recipe.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOtherwise, you could use a different type of noodle like egg noodles or rice noodles. It wouldn't be an udon stir fry but it would still be tasty!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou will also need to substitute tamari for the dark and light soy sauce.

Easy Udon Stir Fry

Name: Udon Stir Fry (Yaki Udon)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (20 g); 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 g); 3 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (60 g); 1 tbsp mirin (15 g); 1 tbsp maple syrup (15 g); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp water; pinch of chili flakes, optional; 500 g udon noodles, frozen are best; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks (125 g); 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (180 g); 2 cups shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced (110 g); 5-7 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp neutral oil, like avocado oil; sesame seeds, for topping; green onions, for topping; chili flakes, for topping

Description

You’ll love this simple but flavourful udon noodle recipe for a quick stir fry that’s ready to eat in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

Yaki Udon Sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce (20 g)
1 tbsp soy sauce (15 g)
3 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (60 g)
1 tbsp mirin (15 g)
1 tbsp maple syrup (15 g)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp water
pinch of chili flakes, optional

Noodles & Veggies

500 g udon noodles, frozen are best
2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks (125 g)
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (180 g)
2 cups shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced (110 g)
5–7 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp neutral oil, like avocado oil
sesame seeds, for topping
green onions, for topping
chili flakes, for topping

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Instructions

For the sauce: In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together until combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Noodles: If using frozen udon noodles, soak them in hot water for 1-2 min, carefully separating the noodles using chopsticks, then drain and rinse well under cold water. Set aside until ready to use. If you’re using shelf-stable packaged noodles, you don’t have to soak them but it’s helpful to gently separate and loosen the noodles.
Stir Fry the Veggies: In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the carrots, cabbage and mushrooms. Cook for 5-6 min, stirring often, until tender.
Add Noodles: When the veggies are tender, add the green onions (reserve some green onions for topping), udon noodles and prepared sauce. Cook for 1-2 min, tossing everything together until noodles are well coated. For slightly crisped noodles, mix well then let them sit without stirring for 1-2 minutes to brown on the bottom.
Serve: Serve the yaki udon immediately. Garnish with extra green onions, toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a hot pan or the microwave until heated through.

If you’d like to add tofu to this recipe, cook it separately according to this pan-fried recipe or baked tofu recipe and serve on top of your noodles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
Calories: 382
Sugar: 14 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 12 g

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