Black Pepper Stir Fried Udon
This dish is a quick and easy stir-fry with udon noodles, colorful vegetables, and a bold black pepper sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package dried udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 egg, beaten (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. If using, scramble the egg and remove it from the pan.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan, and then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli florets. Cook, stirring constantly, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and scrambled egg (if using) to the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- If you like your stir-fry spicy, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili oil to the sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as carrots, snow peas, or baby corn.
- If you’re making a vegan version, omit the egg and use a vegetarian stir-fry sauce instead of oyster sauce.