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Special Udon Stir Fry

Special Udon Stir Fry recipe with savory sauce and crisp tender vegetables.
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A restaurant-quality stir fry that comes together faster than takeout. The secret is a screaming hot pan, which gives thick, chewy udon noodles a perfect sear and smoky aroma in a savory-sweet sauce with crisp vegetables and your choice of protein.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (7-ounce) packages fresh or frozen udon noodles
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable), divided
  • 1 pound protein of choice (chicken breast/thigh thinly sliced, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients. Slice protein and vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic until sugar dissolves. Loosen fresh udon noodles under warm running water.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add half the neutral oil. Add protein in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to sear, then stir-fry until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add remaining oil to the hot pan. Add onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vibrant and crisp-tender.
  4. Push vegetables to the side. Add udon noodles and cooked protein back to the center. Pour the sauce over everything. Using tongs, toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in a glossy sauce.
  5. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Have all ingredients prepped before heating the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. For gluten-free, use tamari, gluten-free oyster sauce, and buckwheat soba or rice noodles. Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water.

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