Quick and Easy Summer Vegetable Yaki Udon with Shirodashi

Name: Quick and Easy Summer Vegetable Yaki Udon with Shirodashi
Yield: Serves 1–2 servings
Ingredients: 2 packs frozen udon noodles; 1/2 stalk green onion (or 1/2 onion); About 3/4 inch carrot (or bell pepper); 3 –4 shishito peppers (or green bell peppers); 1/2 eggplant; 1 –2 shiitake mushrooms (or any kind of mushrooms); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons shirodashi; As much as you like bonito flakes; About 2 oz (50g) pork (or bacon), or to taste; 2 tablespoons tempura flakes (agedama)

はらぺこしろうさぎ @cook_40095304

I always have trouble deciding how to season yaki udon! With frozen udon and shirodashi, it’s quick and easy! I used summer vegetables this time, but feel free to use whatever veggies you have in your fridge.
Recipe background:
I wanted to eat yaki udon and used shirodashi for simple, delicious seasoning!

はらぺこしろうさぎ @cook_40095304

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Ingredients

Serves 1–2 servings

2 packsfrozen udon noodles
1/2 stalkgreen onion (or 1/2 onion)
About 3/4 inch carrot (or bell pepper)
3–4 shishito peppers (or green bell peppers)
1/2eggplant
1–2 shiitake mushrooms (or any kind of mushrooms)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoonsshirodashi
As much as you like bonito flakes
About 2 oz (50g) pork (or bacon), or to taste
2 tablespoonstempura flakes (agedama)

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Steps

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Cut the meat, green onion, and summer vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice the shishito peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the carrot as thinly as possible so it cooks quickly.
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Microwave the frozen udon noodles to thaw them. Follow the instructions on the package for heating.
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Add oil to a frying pan and cook the meat (bacon, if using) until browned.
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Once the meat is cooked, add the vegetables and mushrooms in order of how long they take to cook. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry.
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When the vegetables are cooked, add the udon noodles and toss lightly. Pour in the shirodashi, increase the heat, and mix everything together well.
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Add the tempura flakes and give it a quick stir, then turn off the heat.
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Serve on a plate and top with bonito flakes or shredded nori if you like. Enjoy!
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