Veggie Yaki Udon Recipe

This Veggie Yaki Udon is a quick and flavorful Japanese stir-fry dish made with thick chewy udon noodles, colorful vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this vegan-friendly recipe is ready in just 20 minutes.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 packs fresh or frozen udon noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce)
• 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar + pinch of sugar)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare noodles: Cook or soak udon according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and pepper.
3. Sauté veggies: Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Add garlic and onion, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add carrot, cabbage, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until tender-crisp.
4. Add noodles: Toss in cooked udon noodles and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5. Coat with sauce: Pour sauce over noodles and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Add tofu, tempeh, or seitan for extra protein.
• For spicy yaki udon, add a drizzle of sriracha or chili oil.
• Use seasonal vegetables like zucchini, broccoli, or snap peas.
• Top with sesame seeds or nori strips for authentic Japanese flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Tomato Risotto
• Garlic Butter Rice
• Affogato Dessert