Yaki Udon Noodles – Irresistible Japanese Comfort
This savory, stir-fried Yaki Udon is the ultimate comfort noodle dish — chewy udon tossed with veggies, protein, and a rich soy-based sauce. Quick, customizable, and packed with umami.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (7 oz) packs fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 6 oz chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- ½ carrot, julienned
- ½ onion, sliced
- ½ bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp oil (divided)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Optional: dark soy sauce, chili flakes
Instructions
- Loosen udon in hot water, drain, and separate.
- Stir-fry protein in oil until browned. Remove.
- Add more oil, sauté onion and firm veggies for 2–3 min.
- Add cabbage, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook 2–3 more min.
- Add noodles, cooked protein, and sauce. Toss well for 2–3 min.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or pickled ginger.
Notes
- Use mushroom-based sauces for a vegetarian version.
- Great for leftovers or meal prep.
- Add heat or swap proteins as preferred.