Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with Venerable Shiitake and Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Stir-fried udon noodles tossed with shiitake mushrooms and crisp bok choy in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs udon noodles, shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh or frozen udon noodles
8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sesame oil
3 sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: If using frozen udon noodles, rinse under warm water to separate strands. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 4 halved baby bok choy and 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-fry for another 3 minutes until bok choy is bright green and slightly tender.
Step 3: Add 12 oz udon noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 3 sliced green onions, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.