Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with Ginger and Shiitake
Thick udon noodles stir-fried with fresh shiitake mushrooms and aromatic ginger for a comforting and engaging Asian fusion meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh udon noodles, shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh udon noodles
- 8 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3, sliced on a bias green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook 12 oz fresh udon noodles for 2-3 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender and edges begin to brown.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the mushrooms, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Toss in the drained udon noodles along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 3 sliced green onions. Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.








