Stir Fried Udon Noodles with Shrimp
theleftchef
October 9, 2021
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We are huge noodle fans at my house. Any kind of noodles are our favorites – rice, vermecilli, lo mein, chow mein, you name it! We love udon noodle soups on cold rainy days but during the warmer months we still love to make udon noodle dishes.
This udon noodle dish is one of our absolute favorites. I was preparing this for dinner once and my mother-in-law unexpectedly dropped by and decided she was going to stay for dinner because it smelled so delicious. Now that is not an easy feat because she has been preparing all kinds of Asian meals for over 50 years!
Brings the Family Out
Needless to say, this stir fried udon dish brings the entire family out to the dinner table without any trouble.
The aromas of the onions and garlic fused with the shrimp with a bite of the rice noodle carbs gives a full bite of heartiness.
Easy to Substitute with Veges
I used the vegetables and protein I had in my fridge that night – cabbage, red onions, green onions, and shrimp. But feel free to substitute any of these for what you have.
I have substituted the shrimp for beef and added broccoli before and the flavor is still exisquite. Or remove the meats and seafood altogether for a vegetarian or vegan meal option.
Let me know in the comments below what you added or substituted!
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Ingredients
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| 2 packs of udon noodles (refrigerated or room temperature) | |
| 0.5 sliced cabbage | |
| 2 green onions (cut into 2 inch lengths) | |
| 0.5 red onion sliced | |
| 3 garlic cloves minced | |
| 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined) | |
| 1 tablespoon of olive oil | |
| 1 teaspoon of sesame oil | |
| 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional) | |
| 1 tablespoon of soy sauce | |
| 2 tablespoon of oyster sauce | |
| 1.5 tablespoon of dark soy sauce (Regular soy sauce can be used if dark soy sauce is not available. Dark soy sauce provides a thicker molasses flavor.) |
Directions
1.
Cook the noodles:
Start by cooking the udon noodles according to the package instructions without their packs of seasoning.
*BE SURE not to overcook the noodles as they will continue cooking when stir frying later.
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2.
Drain noodles:
Drain and rinse the udon noodles with cold water to prevent from over cooking.
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3.
Time to stir fry:
In a medium heated pan, add the olive oil.
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4.
Add veges:
Add the cabbage, red onion, and green onions to the heated pan. Stir the vegetables together for about 1 minute, or until the cabbage has softened.
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5.
Protein time:
Add the shrimp and garlic to the vegetables, and cook until the shrimp turns pink. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
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6.
Add noodles:
Add the drained udon noodles, and then add the regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce.
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7.
More flavors:
Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste. I added about a pinch. Add a pinch of sugar for sweetness (optional).
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8.
Enjoy!
Top with a drizzle of sesame oil right before serving and ENJOY!
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