Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with Shiitake and Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory sesame-ginger sauce with earthy shiitake mushrooms and crisp vegetables for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dried udon noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 8 oz dried udon noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz dried udon noodles and cook for 8 minutes until tender but still chewy, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the wok, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
5. Step 5: Add the drained noodles to the wok along with the sauce mixture, tossing well over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated with the sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.