Udon noodles is a Japanese wheat noodles eaten hot or cold as a soup, stir fry or a salad. It is rich in protein, fiber and nutrients. The chewy texture and somewhat neutral flavor of these noodles make it a great accompaniment to protein dishes like chicken or pork. You can buy fresh udon noodles, frozen or dried ones. Personally I like the fresh ones the best as they cook really quickly. Although udon noodles has a high carbohydrate content, the use of different vegetables make it a much healthier and fiber rich dish @sarchakra
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 5 mins
YIELD: Serves or Makes 2
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup French beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1/4 cup snow peas
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 (14-ounce) package udon noodles
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Method:
- Heat oil in a wok. Sauté garlic for a few seconds. Add black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Stir fry broccoli, beans, peas, water chestnuts, edamame, snow peas, red peppers, cabbage, mushrooms and ginger.
- Add the noodles and keep stirring. Add in the carrots and stir in soy sauce, mirin and sriracha.
- Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.
