{"id":"1a429bb1-b198-4d99-86a4-2cc8ee9a215f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1a429bb1-b198-4d99-86a4-2cc8ee9a215f","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024643-yaki-udon","title":"Yaki Udon","description":"Pleasantly chewy udon noodles are tossed with a mix of vegetables and meat, then coated in a salty-sweet combination of soy and oyster sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and sugar in this version of yaki udon, the Japanese stir-fry dish. Using precooked frozen udon noodles, available at Asian markets in vacuum-sealed bags, ensures that they don’t overcook and fall apart. Keep them on hand for a fast meal: Just give them a quick bath in boiling water before stir-frying alongside just about any meat and vegetables. While using dark soy sauce (see Tip) and oyster sauce is not traditional, this variation combines them for a thicker and slightly sweeter sauce.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 to 6 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons dark soy sauce","item":"dark soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce","item":"low-sodium soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oyster sauce","item":"oyster sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon mirin","item":"mirin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon rice vinegar","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pound frozen udon noodles","item":"frozen udon noodles","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling","item":"Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling"},{"text":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ pound ground pork, or beef, chicken or turkey","item":"ground pork, or beef, chicken or turkey","quantity":0.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"4 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)","item":"white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 cup"},{"text":"1 large carrot, scrubbed or peeled, cut into thin 3-inch-long sticks","item":"large carrot, scrubbed or peeled, cut into thin 3-inch-long sticks","quantity":1},{"text":"1 medium bok choy, sliced into ½-inch pieces","item":"medium bok choy","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced into 1/2-inch pieces"},{"text":"3 large garlic cloves, chopped","item":"large garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"3 scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces, plus more for serving","item":"scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces","quantity":3,"preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"Crushed red pepper, to taste","item":"Crushed red pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Sesame seeds, furikake or chile oil, for serving (optional)","item":"Sesame seeds, furikake or chile oil, for serving","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and sugar. Taste a little and balance salty, acidic and sweet flavors, if needed."},{"number":2,"text":"Bring a medium pot of water to boil over medium-high. Add the frozen noodles and cook, gently nudging them apart, until they separate and are pleasantly chewy, about 2 minutes. Drain, quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle with a little sesame oil (about 1 teaspoon) so they don’t stick to each other."},{"number":3,"text":"In a wok or a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high. Add the pork 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."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the wok. Add the onion and mushrooms, and stir-fry, tossing frequently, until fragrant and the vegetables take on a little color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrot, bok choy and garlic; constantly stir until the vegetables cook but still have a crunch, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cooked pork; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles and sauce, tossing until the noodles are coated and glossy. Taste and adjust any seasonings, if needed."},{"number":5,"text":"Transfer yaki udon to bowls, and top each serving with chopped scallion and crushed red pepper, to taste. Serve with sesame seeds, furikake and chile oil, if you like."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:10:09.897285+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:10:09.897285+00:00"}