Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
Yaki udon is a tasty and easy Japanese stir fried udon noodle dish. The flavorful sauce only requires 5 ingredients to make, and the dish can be made in only 30 minutes!
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 500 grams udon noodles frozen
- 1 cup cabbage chopped
- 1 medium onion sliced into strips
- 1 stalk green onion cut into medium-length strips
- 2 tbsp canola oil for cooking
Sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Protein
- 180 grams chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp canola oil for cooking
Instructions
Preparing the sauce
- In a bowl, combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
Preparing the udon noodles for stir frying
- Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the frozen udon noodles and let reheat for 2 minutes. Use chopsticks to gently untangle the noodles.
- Drain off water by transferring noodles to a strainer. Run cold water through the noodles and set aside.
Cooking the protein
- In a bowl, combine cubed chicken breast, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
- Add 1 tbsp of canola oil into a pan over medium high heat. Add in the chicken breast and cook until every piece of chicken is cooked thoroughly. Stir fry occasionally to make sure everything is cooked evenly. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Assembling the dish
- Add 2 tbsp of canola oil on a pan over medium high heat. Add in the onions and stir fry until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add in the chopped cabbage and stir fry until soft and cooked, about 3 minutes. Push the onions and cabbage towards the sides of the pan to make a hole, and add in the udon noodles. Pour in the sauce mixture and mix well. Stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until the noodles soak up all the sauce.
- Add chopped green onions and cooked chicken. Stir to combine until the green onions are soft. Remove from heat and serve.