Yakiudon is a fried udon noodle with sauce and various ingredients. It's similar to yakisoba, and boiled udon noodles are used. Yakiudon is a quick dish to make with something you have in the fridge. Dried udon noodles or packages of boiled udon noodles are available at Asian grocery stores.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 14 oz. dried udon noodles, or 4 servings boiled udon noodles (7oz./serving)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/4 lb. boneless pork rib or boneless beef rib, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrots
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup bean sprouts
- 4 leaves green head cabbage, chopped
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Beni-shoga* (pickled red ginger) for garnish
- Katsuobushi* (dried bonito flakes) for garnish
- *These are available in packages at Asian grocery stores
Preparation:
Boil dried udon noodles, following the package instructions. Drain boiled udon noodles in a colander and set aside. If you use packages of boiled udon noodles, lightly wash the udon and drain in a colander. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Stir-fry meat in the skillet until almost cooked. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper to season. Add green bell peppers, carrots, and onion in the skilet, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. Add bean sprouts and cabbage, and stir-fry for a minute. Add udon noodles and stir-fry for a few minutes. Pour Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients. Stir well. Divide yakiudon among 4 plates. Sprinkle with some beni-shoga and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) on top just before serving.
