Easy Yaki Udon with Mentsuyu

Not your usual soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce... this yaki udon has a slightly special twist! (´∀`) Use any leftover veggies from your fridge. Kamaboko (fish cake) or chikuwa (fish sausage) also go great with this dish!
Recipe background:
When I was a student, I used to love the yaki udon at a small karaoke place I frequented. I wanted to recreate that flavor at home after the shop closed down, so I came up with this recipe. (´∀`) The original is gone, but now I can enjoy it at home!
Easy Yaki Udon with Mentsuyu
Not your usual soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce... this yaki udon has a slightly special twist! (´∀`) Use any leftover veggies from your fridge. Kamaboko (fish cake) or chikuwa (fish sausage) also go great with this dish!
Recipe background:
When I was a student, I used to love the yaki udon at a small karaoke place I frequented. I wanted to recreate that flavor at home after the shop closed down, so I came up with this recipe. (´∀`) The original is gone, but now I can enjoy it at home!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients. Roughly chop or slice the vegetables, cut the pork into bite-sized pieces, and rinse the cooked udon noodles under water to separate them, then drain well.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet. Add the pork and cook until about 80% done, then add the vegetables and stir-fry together.
- 3
When the vegetables start to soften, add the separated udon noodles. Stir-fry briefly, then add all the ingredients marked with ★ (mentsuyu, mirin, sake, water, dashi powder). Stir-fry to blend the flavors.
- 4
Continue stir-frying until the liquid is gone. Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and MSG if using.
- 5
Serve on plates and top with bonito flakes and pickled red ginger.
- 6
Adjust the amount of water to your taste: 3 1/2 tablespoons (50 ml) for a lighter flavor, 1 2/3 tablespoons (25 ml) for a regular taste, or no water for a stronger flavor. Feel free to experiment!
- 7
Featured in Cookpad News on August 14, 2014. Thank you to everyone who made this recipe!
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October 6, 2019: My apologies to user Shoko for accidentally posting without a comment. Thank you so much!
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