Stir-Fried Udon with Shrimp

Stir-Fried Udon with Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 200 g udon noodles
• 5-6 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100 g cabbage, sliced
• 70 g onion, sliced
• 40 g green onions, chopped
• Crushed peanuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Shrimp Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons cooking wine
• A pinch of black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or an additional 2 tablespoons soy sauce if oyster sauce is not available)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or 1.5 tablespoons sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (or 1 tablespoon chili flakes)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish (optional):

• Crushed peanuts
• Chopped green onions

Cooking Tips:

• Sriracha sauce is added for a kick of spice, but the dish isn’t overly spicy.
• Use non-flavored honey to avoid altering the taste profile of the dish.

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the udon noodles according to the package instructions, usually by blanching in boiling water, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, minced garlic, cooking wine, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir-fry until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the cabbage and onion, and stir-fry until they start to soften.
4. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the combined sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, and black pepper) and toss everything together until well mixed and the noodles are coated in the sauce.
5. Add the shrimp back into the pan and stir to combine.
6. Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions if using.

Serving: Serve the stir-fried udon hot and enjoy the combination of tender noodles, succulent shrimp, and a rich, flavorful sauce with a hint of sweetness and heat. Enjoy your homemade stir-fried udon!