Delicious Stir-Fried Udon Noodles Recipe: A Special Homemade Meal
Super Simple Stir-Fried Udon You Can Make Quickly at Home – Perfect for When You Lack Appetite!
Chewy udon noodles, fresh vegetables, and flavorful bacon! Stir-fried udon is a dish that never gets old. With simple seasonings, anyone can easily follow this recipe, and the bonito flakes sprinkled at the end add a deep umami flavor. Here’s a recipe for stir-fried udon that you can enjoy not just on special occasions but anytime.
Essential Ingredients
- 1 serving of chewy udon noodles
- 20-30g of crisp cabbage
- 1 leek
- 3 strips of bacon
- 1-2 handfuls of fresh bean sprouts
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Savory Seasoning Sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, blanch the udon noodles in boiling water for about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy when stir-fried. Chop the cabbage into thick shreds, and slice the leek diagonally. Cut the bacon into bite-sized squares. Prepping the ingredients like this makes cooking much smoother.
Step 2
Wash the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Gently drain any excess water; this will help prevent the dish from becoming too watery when stir-fried.
Step 3
Now, let’s stir-fry! Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic first and sauté until fragrant to create garlic-infused oil. Once the garlic aroma is released, add the prepared bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, sliced leek, and bacon. Stir-fry quickly over high heat. The key is to cook until the vegetables are slightly softened and the bacon is nicely browned.
Step 4
Once the vegetables and bacon are well stir-fried, add the blanched udon noodles and all the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, cooking wine, red pepper flakes). Stir-fry rapidly over high heat to ensure the sauce evenly coats the noodles and vegetables. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the sauce, until a delicious stir-fried udon is ready.
Step 5
When all the ingredients are perfectly stir-fried and the aroma is wonderful, transfer the dish to a warm serving plate. Finally, generously sprinkle bonito flakes over the top. The smoky aroma and flavor of the bonito flakes will elevate your stir-fried udon to a more sophisticated level. Enjoy your meal!
