Description
This quick and flavorful Udon Noodle Stir Fry combines tender Chinese broccoli, savory shiitake mushrooms, and fresh garlic with chewy udon noodles in a harmonious soy-based sauce accented by sesame oil, lime, and chili for a perfectly balanced Asian-inspired meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small bunch Chinese broccoli, about 6 stems
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, about 1-heaping cup (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 Serrano chili (thinly sliced)
Noodles & Oils
- 2 8-ounce packs fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or grape seed oil)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Sauces & Seasonings
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar (white or brown)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice (about 1/2 a lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Broccoli: Place a small pot of water over medium-high heat and bring it to a rapid boil. Meanwhile, prepare the Chinese broccoli by cutting the thick stems into 3-inch pieces and halving them vertically. When the water boils, add the stems and blanch for 2 minutes. Then add the leafy tops and cook for another 30 seconds until wilted and bright green. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, lime juice, and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Stir Fry Mushrooms and Aromatics: Heat a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil and then the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are soft and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the grated garlic and sliced Serrano chili, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer this mixture to a clean bowl and return the pan to the heat.
- Cook the Noodles with Sauce: Add the prepared sauce and udon noodles to the pan. Cook while stirring occasionally until the sauce reduces slightly and thoroughly coats the noodles, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine and Finish: Return the mushroom and broccoli mixture to the pan with the noodles. Toss everything together until heated through and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Divide the stir fry between bowls and serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for added brightness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit fish sauce and replace with extra soy sauce or a splash of mushroom soy sauce.
- If using frozen udon noodles, ensure they are fully thawed before cooking to avoid clumping.
- Adjust the amount of Serrano chili to control the heat level.
- To add protein, consider tossing in cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu during the stir fry step.
- Use a wok or large sauté pan to allow for even cooking and easy tossing of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
