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Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon - popular Japanese udon noodles can be stir-fried to make delicious yaki udon with shrimp or chicken. Make this super easy recipe at home today.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Japanese Recipes
Cuisine: Noodles
Keyword: Yaki Udon
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 4 oz (120g) pork or chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 5 peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 oz (60g) cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 carrot peeled and cut into matchstick strips
  • 12 oz (350g) udon
  • 1 stalk scallion cut into 2-inch (5cm) lengths

Seasonings:

  • 2 tablespoons Mizkan Bonito Flavor Soup Base or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in the Seasonings in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Boil the udon per the packet instructions. Make sure not to overcook the udon. Rinse the udon with cold running water, making sure that there is no excess starch clinging to the noodles. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat up a wok or skillet with the oil. Add the onion and sauté briefly, follow by the pork and shrimp.
  • Add the cabbage, carrot, and stir a few times before adding the udon noodles. Add the Seasonings into the wok or skillet, stir continuously to combine well with all the ingredients. Add the scallions, stir a few more times, and transfer the yaki udon into a serving bowl.
  • Top the yaki udon with some shaved bonito flakes, beni-shoga, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 2258mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 19g