Simple Black Pepper Udon Noodles
Quick and savory udon noodles tossed with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and stir-fry veggies for a flavorful weeknight meal.
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
Instructions
- Combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a jar. Shake well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a swish of neutral oil.
- Add the udon noodles and enough sauce to coat them. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to caramelize slightly.
- 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.
- 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. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- 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. Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.