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stir fried udon noodles in soy based sauce

Easiest Yaki Udon (Udon Noodle Stir Fry)

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This Pork Yaki Udon recipe features thick udon noodles stir-fried with tender pork, cabbage, and carrots in a savory soy-based sauce. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect Japanese comfort food for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pack Udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
  • 150g thinly sliced pork
  • 3 bok choy, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 100g mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button mushrooms work great)
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 tsp YumYum seasoning, or MSG, you can buy YumYum here
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp meat velvet (for extra tenderness), you buy Meat Velvet here, or leave it out
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional for extra flavor)
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced pork with 1 tbsp meat velvet and let it marinate for 5-10 minutes to make the pork super tender and juicy.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Toss in the minced garlic (if using) and sauté until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Then, add the bok choy and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  5. Return the pork to the wok. Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, chicken powder, YumYum seasoning, and mirin. Stir to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
  6. Add the cooked udon noodles to the wok. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce and become glossy.
  7. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds if you like, and serve hot. Enjoy!
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Noodles
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 1417
  • Sugar: 29.4 g
  • Sodium: 4091.9 mg
  • Fat: 89.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 114.9 g
  • Fiber: 9.8 g
  • Protein: 40.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 99 mg