Udon Stir Fry: Spicy Black Pepper Noodles
Black Pepper Udon: stir-fry this bright, spicy noodle dish in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying 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, like this – see post for more noodle options)
- 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- a ton of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a jar and shake well.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a swish of neutral oil. Add the udon noodles and enough sauce to coat. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
- Add the stir fry veggies and pour a little more sauce over everything. Toss for 2-3 minutes until the veggies are fork-tender and everything is browned and sticky.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1-2 cloves of freshly minced garlic and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper for a spicy kick.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook noodles and veggies in batches if your skillet isn't large enough to ensure proper caramelization and even cooking.
- Customize your spice: Adjust the amount of freshly ground black pepper to your preference. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce.
- Veggie variations: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced mushrooms, baby corn, or snap peas. Ensure they are cut to similar sizes for even cooking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Customize your spice: Adjust the amount of freshly ground black pepper to your preference. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce.
- Veggie variations: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced mushrooms, baby corn, or snap peas. Ensure they are cut to similar sizes for even cooking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.