Description
My Yaki Udon is a savory Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles tossed with vegetables, ground beef, and a flavorful soy-based sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 head cabbage (~6 oz), chopped (or substitute bok choy)
- 1/4 large carrot (~2 oz), julienned
- 2 servings udon noodles, cooked
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce (substitute regular soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
Optional Toppings:
- Beni shoga (pickled red ginger)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
- Green onions, chopped
- Chili oil or chili crisp
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, mirin, sugar, and rice wine vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in yellow onion, cabbage, carrot, and green onions. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Loosen the udon noodles (rinse briefly under warm water if needed). Add them to the pan and toss to combine with the beef and vegetables.
- Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat. Cook for another 2 – 3 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce and everything is heated through.
- Finish with black pepper and drizzle with sesame oil. Top with beni shoga, katsuobushi, extra green onions, or chili crisp if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3