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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.