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Yaki Udon

A one-pan noodle stir fry meal load with vegetables and protein in a flavourful sauce. Done under 15-minutes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: 15 minute meals, japanese noodle, stir fry noodles,, udon noodles, vegetable, yaki udon
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 packs Udon Noodles 200g each packet
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil divided, add more if needed
  • 150 g prawns deshelled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion sliced
  • 1/4 capsicum (green or red) sliced
  • 1 king oyster mushroom cut into matchstick
  • 1 small carrot cut into matchstick
  • 2 green onion chopped, reserve some for garnishing

Yaki Udon Sauce

  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (korean pepper flakes) optional
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Season prawns with salt and pepper. Combined all sauce ingredients into a bowl.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Add hot water into udon noodles and stir to loosen it with a chopstick. Once soften, drain noodles into a colander and set aside.
  • Heat wok with some vegetable oil. Add prawns and cook for 2 minutes or until pink. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok, add in remaining vegetable oil. Add in garlic and onions. Saute for 1-2 minutes till fragrant. Add in the rest of the vegetables and mushroom. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetable has softened.
  • Add udon noodles, cooked prawns and sauce. Toss together and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated with sauce. Add in green onions and mix to combine.
  • Portion out on 2 plates. Garnish with remaining green onions and serve hot.