Quick Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

Name: Quick Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil (Vegetable or neutral oil for stir-frying); 1 medium Red onion (Finely sliced or diced); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 400 grams Udon noodles (Pre-cooked or fresh, prepare according to package instructions); 2 tbsp Parsley (Fresh, chopped for garnish); 1 tsp Hot paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Salt (To taste); 0.25 tsp Pepper (Black pepper, to taste); 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper (Optional, for extra heat); 2 tbsp Ketjap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce); 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp Light soy sauce; 2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce

A rapid and flavorful Udon noodle stir-fry featuring a savory sauce blend of Ketjap, dark soy, light soy, and sweet chili, enhanced with aromatic red onion and garlic, and a kick from various spices like hot paprika and cayenne pepper. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, garnished with fresh parsley.

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#Stir-fry

#Noodles

#Quick Meal

#Asian

#Spicy

#Easy Dinner

Sautéing Red Onion and Garlic

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

11m

Cook Time

21m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Asian Fusion

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

15g

Protein

70g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Adding Spices and Sauces to Pan

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Udon Noodles Stir-Frying with Sauce

Instructions

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Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Ensure the pan is hot before adding ingredients for a proper stir-fry. Don't burn the garlic!
2
Sprinkle in the hot paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to coat the onions and garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
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Sprinkle in the hot paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to coat the onions and garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds to toast the spices.
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Toasting spices briefly enhances their flavor before adding liquids.
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Pour in the Ketjap Manis, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Stir the sauce mixture thoroughly and bring it to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute.
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Pour in the Ketjap Manis, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Stir the sauce mixture thoroughly and bring it to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute.
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Taste the sauce at this stage and adjust seasonings if needed before adding the noodles.
4
Add the pre-cooked udon noodles to the pan. Use tongs or a spatula to gently toss and coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and aromatics. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well incorporated.
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Add the pre-cooked udon noodles to the pan. Use tongs or a spatula to gently toss and coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and aromatics. Continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well incorporated.
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If your udon noodles are sticky, rinse them briefly under warm water before adding to the pan.
5
Remove from heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.
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Remove from heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.
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Serve hot as a complete meal or as a side dish.