Plump Clam and Udon Stir-Fry: A Burst of Umami
A Delicious Stir-Fried Udon with Fresh Clams
These clams are plump and delicious right now! We’ve made a delightful clam and udon stir-fry using fresh clams. The rich umami flavor of the clams perfectly complements the chewy udon noodles and succulent shrimp.
Clam Udon Stir-Fry Ingredients
- 10 clams, purged of sand
- 10 frozen peeled shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 serving udon noodles
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (Cheongyang)
- 1/2 red chili pepper
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (Cheongju)
- Sesame oil, a drizzle
- Ground black pepper, a pinch
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (cooking sake)
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (cooking sake)
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Ensure the clams are thoroughly purged of sand, then rinse them clean. Have the thawed shrimp and udon noodles ready.
Step 2
Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Finely chop the green onions for garnish. Deseed the green and red chili peppers and thinly slice them into strips.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, mirin, Sriracha sauce, and water. Whisk together until well blended to create your flavor-packed sauce.
Step 4
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the udon noodles and let them cook without stirring for a moment. Once the edges begin to bubble, gently stir and cook for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to achieve a delightful chewy texture.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the purged clams and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine. Stir-fry until the clams begin to open. Then, add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry.
Step 6
Once the clams have started to open, cover the pan and let them steam for 1-2 minutes, allowing them to cook through.
Step 7
When all the clams have opened wide, pour in the prepared sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a moment, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the ingredients.
Step 8
Add the cooked udon noodles, sliced chili peppers, and chopped green onions to the pan. Gently toss everything together to ensure the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the sauce.
Step 9
Finally, turn the heat to high and stir-fry quickly for about 30 seconds to bring it all together. Turn off the heat and stir in a drizzle of sesame oil and a pinch of ground black pepper for a final touch of aroma and flavor.
Step 10
And there you have it! A quick and delicious meal ready in no time. Your Clam Udon Stir-Fry is complete, offering a wonderful combination of tender clams and satisfying noodles. Enjoy this delightful dish!
