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Whip up This Bright Asparagus and Mushroom Yaki Udon in Just 15 Minutes

mushroom yaki udon
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
6 min
Yields
4 servings

We’re all spending more time indoors these days, relying on our pantry staples for dinnertime inspiration. Say goodbye to pasta and tuna and hello to instant noodles and soy sauce with this fast and insanely delicious Japanese stir-fried udon. We love the delightfully chewy and thick whole-wheat noodle and meaty king oyster mushrooms (but feel free to play, mixing your favourite varietals). And the best part? You can whip this up in just over 15 minutes!

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ingredients

2
packages frozen udon noodles or instant udon noodles
3
Tbsp soy sauce
2
Tbsp packed brown sugar
1
Tbsp minced ginger
1
Tbsp rice vinegar or cider vinegar
1
Tbsp water
3
Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
4
green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1
lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into chunks
1
cup frozen edamame, thawed (you can substitute with frozen peas or corn)
2
packages (150 g each) baby king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms or oyster mushrooms, sliced
Pinch each salt and pepper
2
tsp sesame oil (optional)
Pinch hot pepper flakes (optional)
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directions

Notes

Don’t have ginger? No worries, the soy mixture will still be just as delicious. Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions.

mushroom yaki udon ingredients on counterop
Step 1

Place udon in a large bowl and cover with warm water to thaw; break up with hands and drain in a colander.

udon noodles in strainer
Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar and water. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 Tbsp of the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add asparagus and edamame and stir fry until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Remove to a plate.

Step 4

Heat 4 tsp of the remaining oil in the wok. Add the mushrooms, reserved green onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until tender and golden, about 3 minutes. Reserve to asparagus plate.

Step 5

Heat remaining 2 tsp of oil in the wok. Add the udon and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the reserved soy sauce mixture and vegetables. Stir fry until liquid comes to a boil, the noodles are coated in sauce and is slightly reduced, about 45 seconds. Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) and sprinkle with hot pepper flakes (if using).

mushroom yaki udon in wok
Step 6

Divide among plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped green onions (if desired).

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