Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon)
A Japanese-style stir-fried udon tossed over high heat with crisp bean sprouts and savory bacon. Oyster sauce adds deep umami, making it great for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Main
- Udon noodles2 packs
- Bean sprouts1 handful
- Onion1/2
- Green onion1 stalk
- Bacon3 slices
- Cooking oil1 tbsp
Seasoning
- Minced garlic2 tbsp
- Cooking wine3 tbsp
- Oyster sauce2 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Oligo syrup2 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Black pepperto taste
Directions
- 1
Slice the onion, bacon, and green onion into bite-sized pieces for the stir-fry.
- 2
Heat cooking oil in a pan and stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant.
- 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the onion and bacon and stir-fry together.
- 4
Add 3 tbsp cooking wine, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp oligo syrup to make the sauce.
- 5
While stir-frying, boil water in a separate pot and cook the udon noodles.
- 6
Drain the cooked udon in a colander to remove excess water.
- 7
Add the drained udon noodles to the pan with the sauce.
- 8
Stir-fry so the sauce coats the udon evenly.
- 9
Add the bean sprouts and green onion, stir-fry quickly over high heat, then finish with sesame oil and pepper. Don't overcook the sprouts — just until they wilt.
- 10
The yaki udon is done — chewy udon with crisp bean sprouts. Add chili oil for a spicier version.
Tips
Stir-fry the bean sprouts quickly over high heat just until slightly wilted so they stay crisp. For a spicy kick, add a little chili oil to the seasoning.