Easy 15-Minute Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
• 2 servings (500g) udon noodles (frozen)
• 1/2 lb shrimp (or thinly sliced chicken, beef, pork, bacon, tofu, or extra vegetables)
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
• 1/4 cup carrot (julienned)
• 3 mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 green onions (chopped)
• kewpie mayo, bonito flakes, toasted sesame seeds, and/or green onions (for garnish, optional)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (or red pepper flakes, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season shrimp or your choice of protein with salt and pepper. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

2. 2

   To prepare your udon noodles, soak them in hot water for about a minute, and use a pair of chopsticks to carefully loosen the noodles. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat and and the shrimp or your choice of protein. Cook for about 2 minutes or until opaque. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add oil to the same wok, add onion and garlic, and cook until aromatic. Add cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cooked shrimp, udon noodles, and sauce, and toss them together until the noodles are evenly coated. Add green onions and mix to combine. Garnish and enjoy!