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    Home » Recipes » Asian

    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    Last Modified: March 1, 2023 - Published by: christieathome

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    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon. Bouncy udon noodles smothered in a savoury black garlic mushroom cream sauce that will make you keep coming back for more. Made in only 30 minutes and great for dinner or lunch. This dish comes together easily and can be made dairy-free as well.

    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    The black garlic taste comes from a delicious seasoning blend that you can purchase at most grocery stores. I’ve shared the brand I use below for my mushroom udon recipe. The black garlic powder compliments the mushrooms so well and really gives this dish a deep flavour that you wouldn’t normally get with just a mushroom cream sauce. Once you try it, you’ll be tossing that seasoning on everything!

    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    Easy to make!

    My Creamy Mushroom Udon with black garlic is very easy to make at home. You’re simply preparing your mushrooms, onions and garlic. Then in a large pot filled with enough water, bring it to a boil and blanch your udon just until loosened. Strain and set aside.

    In a pan set over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of the butter. Once melted add onions and fry until they are softened. Then add garlic. Next add all your mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until mushrooms turn brown and have released their juices.

    Then add remaining butter, chicken stock, milk (or dairy-free milk), black garlic blend, and salt. Bring this to a boil and allow this to simmer over medium heat until it’s reduced, about 7 minutes. Once it’s reduced, stir in your cornstarch with water mixture. Add your udon noodles. Mix together and let this cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle in green onions and mix. Enjoy hot!

    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    Frozen Udon

    Anytime I make udon noodle dishes like this mushroom udon noodle, I always opt for the frozen kind that you can buy in the frozen section at most Asian grocers. They offer a much bouncier texture than the shelf stable kind.

    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    Tips for Creamy Mushroom Udon

    Below are tips on making my creamy mushroom black garlic udon noodles:

    • Source fresh mushrooms that are vibrant and not bruised.
    • Slice your cremini mushrooms into thin pieces
    • Cut your king oyster mushrooms lengthwise into short but thick matchstick pieces so they incorporate with the noodles
    • Opt for frozen udon for a bouncy noodle texture
    • Only blanch your udon noodles until loosened. Do not boil them. Once loosened, strain immediately.
    • Prepare all your ingredients in advance so you’re not scrambling as you cook the dish
    • When frying the mushrooms with onions, patience is important. Allow the onions to become softened and transparent – this process allows for the onions to become more flavourful. The same goes for the mushrooms, allow them to become brown and for the juices to release.
    • Simmering the sauce until it’s reduced is the key! If you don’t simmer it down, it will remain runny
    • Cornstarch and water helps to thicken the sauce especially if you’re using dairy-free milk for this mushroom udon

    FAQ

    Below are frequently asked questions about this creamy mushroom black garlic udon recipe:

    Can I use another noodle?

    I wouldn’t recommend another noodle unless it’s a starchy one like Italian pasta (spaghetti, fettucine, linguine). Unfortunately, we need the starch from the udon to help make this sauce thick.

    How do I make this dairy-free?

    Use unflavored dairy-free milk and dairy-free butter. I’m using oat milk and earth balance butter.

    Can I use any mushrooms?

    Sure but I would avoid using shiitake as it has a strong sweeter flavour profile that may distort the taste of this dish. White button mushrooms, wild mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, or enoki work well.

    Where can I find Black Garlic Seasoning Powder?

    Any western grocer will carry this item in their spice aisle. The brand I’m using is by McCormicks. If you cannot find this ingredient at all, feel free to omit.

    black garlic seasoning

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    If you enjoyed my creamy mushroom udon noodles with black garlic, please check out my other recipes:

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    For this recipe

    You will need the following ingredients for my creamy udon noodle recipe:

    • 1 cup King mushrooms, sliced lengthwise into thick matchsticks
    • 500 grams frozen udon
    • 2 cups Cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
    • ½ cup Onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic, minced
    • ½ tablespoon Soy sauce
    • ½ tablespoon Butter unsalted (or dairy-free butter)
    • 1 stalk green onions, finely chopped

    Cream sauce:

    • 2 tablespoon Butter, unsalted (or dairy-free butter)
    • ½ cup Chicken stock, unsalted
    • 1 cup Whole milk (or dairy free milk)
    • 1 teaspoon Black garlic seasoning powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon Water

    How to make Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon

    1. In a pot filled with hot water, bring it to a boil and add your frozen udon. Blanch and loosen the noodles. Once noodles are loosened, strain immediately and set aside.
    2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water and set aside.
    3. In a pan over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of the butter.
    4. Once melted add onions and fry until they are softened. Then add garlic.
    5. Add all mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until mushrooms turn brown and have released their juices.
    6. Add remaining butter, chicken stock, milk, black garlic seasoning powder, and salt. Bring this to a boil and allow this to simmer over medium heat until it’s reduced halfway, about 7-10 minutes.
    7. Once sauce has reduced, stir in your cornstarch water mixture.
    8. Mix in udon noodles and let this cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened. Once thick, add green onions and enjoy!

    Give it a try!

    Well, I hope you give my Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

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    Christie

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    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon (30-min. Recipe)

    christieathome
    Creamy Black Garlic Mushroom Udon. Bouncy udon noodles smothered in a savoury black garlic mushroom cream sauce that will make you keep coming back for more. Made in only 30 minutes and great for dinner or lunch. This dish comes together easily and can be made dairy-free as well.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine asian fusion, Japanese
    Servings 2
    Calories per serving 1054 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup King mushrooms sliced lengthwise into thick matchsticks
    • 500 grams udon noodle frozen kind recommended
    • 2 cups Cremini mushrooms sliced thinly
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
    • ½ cup yellow onion sliced thinly
    • ½ tablespoon regular soy sauce not light or dark!
    • ½ tablespoon Butter unsalted (for dairy free version use: dairy-free butter)
    • 1 stalk green onion finely chopped

    Cream sauce:

    • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted (for dairy free version use: dairy-free butter)
    • ½ cup Chicken stock unsalted
    • 1 cup Whole milk (for dairy free version use: dairy-free milk like oat milk unflavoured)
    • 1 teaspoon Black garlic seasoning powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon Water

    Instructions
     

    • In a pot filled with hot water, bring it to a boil and add your frozen udon. Blanch and loosen the noodles. Once noodles are loosened, strain immediately and set aside.
    • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water and set aside.
    • In a pan over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of the butter.
    • Once melted add onions and fry until they are softened. Then add garlic.
    • Add all mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until mushrooms turn brown and have released their juices.
    • Add remaining butter, chicken stock, milk, black garlic seasoning powder, and salt. Bring this to a boil and allow this to simmer over medium heat until it’s reduced halfway, about 7-10 minutes.
    • Once sauce has reduced, stir in your cornstarch water mixture.
    • Mix in udon noodles and let this cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened. Once thick, add green onions and enjoy!
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    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Large Non-Stick Pan
    Measuring Set
    glass measuring cup
    Tongs
    Steel Colander
    Nutrition
    Calories: 1054kcal | Carbohydrates: 194g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 4020mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine asian fusion, Japanese
    Keyword creamy mushroom black garlic udon noodles, creamy mushroom black garlic udon recipe, creamy mushroom udon noodles, creamy udon carbonara, creamy udon noodle, creamy udon noodle recipe, creamy udon noodles, creamy udon recipe, japanese mushroom udon noodle soup, mushroom cream udon

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    1. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      November 01, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Your rich and savory dish is looking especially good to me, as udon noodles are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing where to find the black garlic!

      Reply
    2. Rosemary

      November 01, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      You know I'm a fan of Asian mushroom noodle dishes!! Udon is soo good and definitely will be making mushroom udon soon!

      Reply
    3. Jaira

      December 07, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made this the other night and it turned out so good! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        December 08, 2021 at 1:45 pm

        This is honestly music to my ears! Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful day!

        Reply
    4. Amanda

      July 16, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      My family, including picky toddler, love this recipe! We add some canned corn + cubed tofu. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • christieathome

        July 18, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        I am really happy to read this Amanda! So glad I could help share this recipe so that everyone in the family could enjoy 🙂 Thanks for making my recipe!

        Reply

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