This black pepper stir fried udon recipe is a fantastic weeknight meal that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Utilizing pre-cooked udon noodles and a simple sauce, you can whip up this delicious dish in under 20 minutes. The combination of savory soy and oyster sauces, a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, and a generous kick of fresh black pepper creates a truly irresistible flavor profile for these thick udon noodles.

⏱ Time: 20 min
👥 Servings: 2-3
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 9 ingredients

Simple Black Pepper Udon Noodles

This black pepper stir fried udon recipe is a fantastic weeknight meal that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort. Utilizing pre-cooked udon noodles and a simple sauce, you can whip up this delicious dish in under 20 minutes. The combination of savory soy and oyster sauces, a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, and a generous kick of fresh black pepper creates a truly irresistible flavor profile for these thick udon noodles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • a little bit of neutral oil
  • 2 cups stir fry veggies (I use about half of a bag of a frozen stir fry veggie blend)
  • two 7-ounce packages of udon noodles (the cooked, fat, squishy ones)
  • 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • a ton of freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a jar. Shake well until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a swish of neutral oil.
  3. Add the udon noodles and enough sauce to coat them. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to caramelize slightly.
  4. Add the stir-fry vegetables to the skillet. Pour a little more sauce over everything. Toss for 2-3 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp and everything is browned and sticky.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in the minced fresh garlic and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper until fragrant.

Notes

– Use pre-cooked udon noodles for the quickest results.
– Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for best caramelization.
– Adjust black pepper to your spice preference – start with less and add more.

Pro tips

  • Use pre-cooked udon noodles for the quickest results.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary for best caramelization.
  • Adjust black pepper to your spice preference – start with less and add more.

Enjoy this flavorful and quick udon noodle dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. Experiment with different vegetables to make it your own!

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