Pan-Fried Udon Noodles with Spicy Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Thick udon noodles tossed in a spicy, nutty sesame sauce and pan-fried to develop slight crisp edges for a delightful texture contrast. This Korean-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh udon noodles, sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh udon noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp honey
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 12 oz fresh udon noodles under warm water, then drain well.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 clove minced garlic until smooth.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the udon noodles and spread evenly, cooking undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottom edges become golden and slightly crispy.
Step 5: Flip the noodles in sections and cook another 2 minutes to crisp the other side.
Step 6: Pour the prepared spicy sesame sauce over the noodles and toss gently to coat evenly, cooking for 1 minute more until sauce thickens and noodles glisten.
Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.