Description
This quick udon noodle stir fry is a fast, flavorful Japanese dish packed with chewy noodles, crisp vegetables, and savory soy-garlic sauce — all done in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Fresh or frozen udon noodles – 2 packs
Carrot (julienned) – 1 medium
Red bell pepper (thinly sliced) – 1 small
Green onions (sliced) – 2 stalks
Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
Oyster sauce or hoisin (optional) – 1 tbsp
Minced garlic – 1 clove
Sesame oil – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds – for garnish
Instructions
1. If using frozen noodles, soak them in warm water until loosened. Drain well.
2. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Add carrots and bell pepper. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
4. Add noodles and pour in soy sauce and oyster or hoisin sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are heated through and glossy.
6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Swap in any vegetables you have like cabbage, snap peas, or mushrooms.
For extra protein, add tofu, egg, or tempeh to keep it vegetarian.
To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check noodle labels.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: udon stir fry, quick noodles, Japanese dinner, vegetarian stir fry, noodle bowl