Miso Sesame Udon Noodles Stir Fry is a quick and easy Asian-dinner recipe that makes dinner worthwhile. The sharp taste of Miso pairs exceptionally well with smoky toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. And, the mild flavor of udon noodles adds character to the recipe. It takes just a few minutes to stir fry and get this done.
8 ouncesUdon Noodlescooked as per package directions
2teaspoonToasted Sesame Oildivided
1mediumonionsfinely sliced
1tablespoonginger garlic pasteor 4-5 cloves of minced garlic and 1-inch ginger finely chopped
1mediumbell pepperthinly sliced lengthwise (green or red or yellow)
1mediumcarrotsthinly sliced lengthwise
100grambean sproutswashed and rinsed (OPTIONAL)
8ouncesmushroom sliced (1 tub) (white or cremini)
salt and freshly ground black pepperas per taste
1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
1stickbuttercut into cubes
1tablespoonred miso paste
3tablespoonsdark soy sauce
1teaspoonsriracha
for garnish
sesame seeds
chopped green onions
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INSTRUCTIONS
Cook noodles as per package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Keep aside. (HINT: Drizzle some olive oil while cooking this will prevent the noodles from sticking to each other). If using Frozen Udon Noodles then add directly into the pot of boiling water. Stir lightly for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Heat a wok or a skillet with toasted sesame oil. Add onions, ginger-garlic paste, bell pepper, carrots, bean sprouts, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper as per taste. Stir fry until the veggies get cooked. This takes 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook the veggies. You want to feel the crunch when you bite onto them.
Make space in the center of the pan or wok and add the butter cut into cubes. Add red miso paste, dark soy sauce, white wine vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil. Use a wooden spatula or a silicone spatula to stir well and combine the sauce with the veggies. Alternatively, you can make the sauce in a glass measuring cup and pour it into the pan or wok.
Add noodles and stir well until combined. Take it off the heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
Spicy: If you want your noodles to be spicy, you can add in some red pepper flakes while melting butter. I recommend adding it in the cooking process and not while garnishing because that way you infuse the flavors into the oil rather than having packets of spicy portions.
Meat: This is vegan udon noodles stir fry you can use any meat of your choice and make it as per your convenience.
Dark Soy Sauce: If you don't have dark soy sauce, you can use your light soy sauce with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon molasses.
Toasted Sesame Oil: Toasted Sesame Oil is easily available in the Asian section of most supermarkets. In case you cannot find Toasted Sesame oil you can use regular sesame oil. Note that Toasted Sesame Oil is brown in color whereas regular sesame oil is yellow in color.
Make-Ahead Instructions: See Instructions for Make ahead in the blog post.
Storage: See instructions for storage and reheating in the blog post.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Miso Sesame Udon Noodles Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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