Yaki udon is a popular Japanese stir-fry dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles, vegetables, and meat or seafood. The dish typically includes a variety of vegetables such as onions, carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms, which are stir-fried along with the noodles and protein in a savoury Sauce. The sauce is typically made with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, which give it a sweet and savoury flavour. Yaki udon is often served with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds on top. This dish is not only delicious but also very filling, making it a great option for a hearty meal.

Ingredients 

• Udon noodles: thick, chewy wheat noodles used in Japanese cuisine

• Protein: usually sliced beef, pork, chicken, or seafood like shrimp or squid

• Vegetables: typically sliced onions, carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and bell peppers

• Sauce: a mixture of soy sauce, mirin (sweet rice wine), sake (Japanese rice wine), and sometimes sugar or dashi (Japanese stock)

• Garlic and ginger: grated or minced to add flavour to the dish

• Vegetable oil: used for stir-frying the ingredients

• Green onions and sesame seeds: for garnish and added flavour.

• Meat or seafood: sliced beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, squid, or other seafood can be used.

• Vegetables: onions, carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, bell peppers, or any other vegetables of your choice can be added.

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Directions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent them from sticking together.

2. Cut the meat or seafood into thin slices and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add some oil and swirl to coat the pan.

4. Add the meat or seafood to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

5. Add more oil to the pan if necessary and stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp.

6. Add the cooked noodles and the cooked meat or seafood back to the pan and stir-fry everything together for a few minutes.

7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to make the sauce.

8. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir-fry everything together until the sauce is evenly distributed and the noodles are hot.

9. Serve the Yaki Udon hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

10. Note that the specific cooking times and methods may vary depending on the recipe or personal preference.