Yaki Udon

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce (*)
• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium )
• 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 Tablespoon mirin
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 2 7-ounce packages fresh udon noodles (I used Fortune brand in my refrigerated produce section)
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (plus more for drizzling, or vegetable or canola oil)
• 1/2 pound ground pork (beef, chicken or turkey)
• 1/2 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 4 ounces white mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 1 cup))
• 1/2 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium bok choy (sliced into1-inch pieces)
• 3 green onions (sliced into1-inch pieces, plus more for serving)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Sesame seeds (furikake or chile oil, for serving (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 Tablespoon mirin, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 Tablespoon sugar.

2. 2

   Bring a medium pot of water to boil over medium-high. Add the 2 7-ounce packages fresh udon noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain, quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   In a wok or a large pan, heat 1 Tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the ½ pound ground porkt and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a small bowl, leaving the oil and drippings in the wok.

4. 4

   To the now empty wok, add the ½ yellow onion and 4 ounces white mushrooms, and cook until just beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the ½ red bell pepper and 1 medium bok choy and cook for about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the 3 green onions, 4 cloves garlic and cooked meat; cook for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the noodles and sauce, tossing until the noodles are coated and glossy. Taste and adjust any seasonings, if needed.

7. 7

   Enjoy topped with additional sliced scallions and sesame seeds, furikake or chili oil, as desired.