Description
Experience the magic of Japanese comfort food with this vibrant and satisfying Yaki Udon With Shrimps. This quick stir-fry features thick, chewy udon noodles, succulent shrimps, and a colorful medley of vegetables, all coated in a savory, umami-rich sauce.
Ingredients
- Udon Noodles
- Shrimps, peeled and deveined
- Cabbage, thinly sliced
- Carrots, matchstick sliced
- Yellow onion, sliced
- Bell peppers, sliced (red or yellow)
- Snap peas
- Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- Soy sauce
- Non-alcohol mirin alternative
- Sugar
- Dashi stock or chicken/vegetable broth
- Vegetable oil
- Canola oil
- Grapeseed oil
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Bonito flakes (optional, for garnish)
- Pickled ginger (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Blanch fresh udon noodles in hot water for about 30 seconds, then drain and rinse with cold water. If using frozen, thaw them under hot water or microwave until pliable. Pat shrimps dry with paper towels. Slice vegetables thinly. Whisk together soy sauce, non-alcohol mirin alternative, sugar, and dashi/broth in a small bowl.
- Cook the Shrimps: Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add shrimps in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. Start with harder vegetables like carrots and onions, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes. Then add quicker-cooking vegetables like cabbage and bell peppers, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add prepared udon noodles to the pan with vegetables. Pour the sauce over and toss everything together vigorously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked shrimps to the pan, toss to combine, and ensure shrimps are heated through. Remove from heat.
- Garnish (Optional) and Enjoy: Divide Yaki Udon into serving bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, bonito flakes, or pickled ginger, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Mise en place is crucial for stir-frying. Don't overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Adjust the sauce to your taste, and consider adding a spicy kick with chili oil or sriracha. Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil for added flavor.