Yaki Udon

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as Sambal Oelek)

For the Noodles:

• 16 ounces fresh udon noodles
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 6 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 baby bok choy, ends removed and thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and chili sauce.
2. Cook the Noodles: Boil a pot of water. Add udon noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms, and bok choy and sauté for 3-4 minutes more.
4. Combine and Cook: Add the prepared sauce and cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are heated through.
5. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Tips:

• Don't overcook the noodles.
• Rinse the noodles with cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
• The sauce is already salty, so no additional salt or pepper is needed.
• You can find fresh udon noodles in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.

Enjoy your delicious Yaki Udon!