Yakiudon

Yakiudon

Yakiudon

Yakiudon are stir fried thick white noodles made of flour, salt, and water with your choice of protein and vegetables. Beef, pork, chicken, or shrimp are all great proteins to use in this recipe. The stir fry is then seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper at the end. Simple enough. Udon noodles can be found fresh, dried, or frozen at any Asian market for relatively cheap. The best part of making this recipe is that you can make a inexpensive and healthy meal in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Chicken, East Asian, Japanese, main course, noodles
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Wok or large sauté pan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz udon noodles
  • 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs diced
  • 1 small carrot sliced thin
  • 1/2 small onion sliced thin
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the noodles as directed on the package. The ones I purchased have to be boiled for just 5 minutes to soften up. Drain and set aside.
    Japanese, main course, chicken
  • In a large sauté pan, heat up cooking oil over medium high heat. Sauté the onions and chicken thigh for 3 minutes.
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  • Stir in the cabbage, carrots, and green onion. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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  • Stir in udon noodles. Add soy sauce and white pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Japanese, main course, chicken