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Udon Noodles Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Udon noodles, originating from Japan, are thick wheat noodles often served in soups or stir-fried dishes. Yaki Udon, or stir-fried udon, is a popular street food that highlights the versatility of these noodles. Traditionally, it features a mix of seasonal vegetables and proteins, making it a beloved comfort food. Today, variations exist globally, catering to different dietary preferences and ingredient availability.

JapaneseJPmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz udon noodles
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium red onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium carrot
1 cup broccolini
1 cup cabbage
8 oz smoked tofu
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons plant-based oyster sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

1

Bring a pot of water to boil for the noodles.

2

Slice half a red onion.

3

Slice two pieces of garlic.

4

Chop half a carrot into thin matchsticks.

5

Chop about 50g of broccolini into bite-sized pieces.

6

Shred about 125g of cabbage thinly.

7

Chop about 90g of smoked tofu into sticks.

8

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp Chinese black vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tbsp plant-based oyster sauce.

9

Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat; sauté red onions for a couple of minutes, then add garlic and sauté for about a minute.

10

Boil the udon noodles for about 4 minutes, one minute less than package instructions.

11

Add carrots and broccolini to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes, then add shredded cabbage and sauté for a couple more minutes.

12

Add the smoked tofu to the pan.

13

Strain the water from the noodles and add them to the pan along with the sauce; sauté for a couple more minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Yaki UdonStir-Fried Udon
Local Name: 焼きうどん

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