Yaki Udon

Method

1. 1
   • udon noodles500 g

   Prepare the udon noodles — Loosen the udon noodles under warm water if pre-cooked, or boil according to packet directions, then drain well.

2. 2
   • pork belly200 g

   Crisp the pork belly — Stir-fry the pork belly in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes until crisp at the edges.

   ⏱5 min
3. 3
   • carrot1
   • white cabbage150 g
   • shiitake mushroom4 g

   Stir-fry the vegetables — Add the carrot, cabbage, and shiitake and stir-fry for 4 minutes until just tender.

   ⏱4 min
4. 4
   • udon noodles500 g
   • bean sprouts100 g
   • soy sauce3 tbsp
   • oyster sauce1 tbsp
   • mirin1 tbsp

   Toss noodles in the sauce — Toss in the noodles, bean sprouts, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.

   ⏱3 min
5. 5
   • spring onion3
   • sesame oil1 tsp
   • chilli flakes1 tsp
   • sesame seeds1 tsp

   Finish and serve — Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with chili flakes, spring onion, and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.