Savor Yaki Udon: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight at Home

Experience the magic of Yaki Udon, a quick stir-fried noodle dish packed with flavor and versatility.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Noodles

12 ounces Udon Noodles fresh, frozen, or instant

For the Protein

2 cups Chicken diced
2 cups Shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cups Tofu firm or extra-firm, diced

For the Vegetables

1 cup Snow Peas washed
1 cup Bok Choy sliced
1 cup Cabbage sliced, green or napa
1 cup Mushrooms shiitake or button, sliced

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended

For Cooking

1 to 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil vegetable or sesame

For Enhancing Flavor

2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
1 inch Ginger freshly grated
2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

large skillet or wok

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Yaki Udon

Gather and prepare all ingredients: cut protein, wash and slice vegetables, mince garlic and ginger.
Heat oil in a skillet, add diced protein, stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked, then set aside.
Sauté garlic and ginger in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables, starting with cabbage and mushrooms, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Then add snow peas and bok choy for another 1-2 minutes.
Incorporate udon noodles and cooked protein; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated.
Drizzle soy sauce, stir for 1-2 minutes to coat noodles and vegetables.
Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure vegetables retain their crispness and store leftovers properly in an airtight container.

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