Easy 15-Minute Yaki Udon

Bouncy udon noodles are stir-fried with tender pork belly, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables in a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce. This easy yaki udon recipe is ready in just 15 minutes in one pan. I quickly soak the udon just until loosened to keep the noodles firm and chewy during stir-frying instead of turning soggy.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Japanese

Servings

Calories per serving 1462 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb udon frozen kind recommended
½ lb pork belly strips cut into ½-inch wide strips
1 cup green cabbage cut into ½-inch wide strips
¾ cup button mushrooms thinly sliced
½ cup carrots julienned
½ small onion thinly sliced
1 green onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Noodle Sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoon white granulated sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine all the noodle sauce ingredients until the sugar has fully dissolved and set aside.
Place the udon noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak just until loosened, about 30 seconds. Drain well and do not rinse. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the sliced pork belly until the edges are golden and some of the fat has rendered. Remove the pork belly and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir-fry the garlic and onions for about 30 seconds until softened. Add the cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add the udon, prepared sauce, and cooked pork belly. Toss just until the noodles are evenly coated and most of the sauce has been absorbed. Remove from the heat immediately to prevent the noodles from becoming soggy.
Transfer the noodles to a large serving plate, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.

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