Flavor-Packed Savory Stir-Fried Udon
A noodle dish stir-fried with bouncy seafood and crisp vegetables in a savory oyster sauce seasoning.
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This easy stir-fried udon uses soy sauce and oyster sauce as a base for an addictive sweet-and-savory flavor. Vegetables are lightly stir-fried to stay crisp, then tossed quickly with blanched noodles. Top with bonito flakes and mayonnaise if you like for an even richer finish.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Shrimp meat1/4 cup
- Onion1/4
- Cabbage1/2 leaf
- Bell pepper1/4
- Carrot1/5
- Udon noodles1 serving
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1.5 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (or mirin (cooking rice wine))1 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
Optional toppings
- Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)1 handful
- Mayonnaise
- For a spicy kick, use one Cheongyang chili pepper instead of the bell pepper.
- Instead of shrimp, you can also use other seafood like squid or clam meat.
Steps
1. Prepare 1/4 cup of cocktail shrimp and julienne all the vegetables.
For a spicy kick, use one Cheongyang chili pepper instead of the bell pepper.
Instead of shrimp, you can also use other seafood like squid or clam meat.
2. Heat a pan, add cooking oil, and stir-fry minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the carrot first and stir-fry briefly...
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, and shrimp, and stir-fry until halfway cooked.
5. Add the cabbage and stir-fry briefly...
6. Add the udon noodles, briefly blanched in boiling water and drained,
and stir-fry so everything blends together well.
7. Add all seasoning ingredients and stir-fry; add more soy sauce if it tastes bland.
8. Once the ingredients and seasoning are stir-fried evenly together, it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- It is important to stir-fry the vegetables briefly so they stay crisp and do not get too limp.
- It is also delicious mixed with a little bonito flakes (katsuobushi) and mayonnaise drizzled on top.
FAQ
Can I use other ingredients instead of shrimp meat?
It also works great if you substitute other seafood like squid or clam meat.
What should I add to make it spicy?
You can slice and add one Cheongyang chili pepper instead of the bell pepper for a nice kick.
What should I keep in mind when stir-frying the vegetables?
The key is to stir-fry them briefly for a short time so they do not wilt too much and keep their crisp texture.
