This hearty Yaki Udon is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Tender udon noodles are tossed with a colorful medley of shredded cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini in a savory sauce. The dish offers a wonderful contrast of textures, from the chewy noodles to the crisp-tender vegetables. It is an excellent weeknight dinner option that is easily customizable. You can choose between chicken or firm tofu for your protein, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The simple seasoning highlights the fresh ingredients, delivering a satisfying, umami-rich flavor profile that the whole family will enjoy.
Yaki Udon (Figi
Description
This hearty Yaki Udon is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Tender udon noodles are tossed with a colorful medley of shredded cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and zucchini in a savory sauce. The dish offers a wonderful contrast of textures, from the chewy noodles to the crisp-tender vegetables. It is an excellent weeknight dinner option that is easily customizable. You can choose between chicken or firm tofu for your protein, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The simple seasoning highlights the fresh ingredients, delivering a satisfying, umami-rich flavor profile that the whole family will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare all vegetables: shred 4 cups of green cabbage, shred 1 cup of carrot, thinly slice 1 cup of onion, thinly slice 1 cup of green bell pepper, mix 2 cups of zucchini and yellow squash, and blanch 12 spears of broccoli.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the diced chicken breast or cubed firm tofu to the hot oil and stir-fry until lightly golden brown and cooked through.
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Add the prepared vegetables (cabbage, carrot, onion, bell pepper, squash, and broccoli) to the pan.
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Continue stir-frying until the vegetables are lightly cooked but still crisp-tender; do not overcook.
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Add the uncooked udon noodles and oyster sauce (if using) directly to the pan.
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Toss and cook everything together until the noodles are tender and cooked through, using the moisture from the vegetables to help cook the noodles.
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Season to your taste with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1071.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 104.1g161%
- Saturated Fat 16.1g81%
- Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
- Sodium 84.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
