This spicy yaki udon is an easy dish and one that you are going to need to keep in the rotation on the reg. Pick your favorite vegetable and your favorite meat and toss it in here. Leftover meat? Perfect.

Spicy Yaki Udon

This might be my favorite quick and easy dinner of ALL my quick and easy dinners. Plus, this sauce. We eat this sauce on grilled chicken wings too, and I need all the excuses to slather it on more things.

Where can I get udon noodles?

These udon noodles are the perfect match for this amazing sauce because they absorb so much of it, they are filled with flavor – and some spice, so beware. It was a bit much for my toddlers!

I get my udon at Costco in a kit called Teriyaki Stir-Fry Udon, but you can find it all over. I recommend getting fresh refrigerated udon if possible though. Either way, you get it, prepare according to package directions.

What kind of meat can I use in this?

This dish is particularly easy because you can use any meat you have laying around. I used leftover pork chops in this one, but I’d also use chicken, shrimp, or beef as well. Anything you have would be a great addition to this dish.

The same goes for the vegetables. Green beans were fantastic, but if I’d have had some broccoli, red peppers, or carrots laying around? These pictures would look a lot different.

Is this authentic Asian cuisine?

This is definitely not the most authentic thing you’ll ever eat, but dannnnnggggg does it taste good. I’m not a stickler for authenticity when it comes to the food I cook. I take influences from all over the world, and all of my cooking is a kind of fusion, I think. 

I don’t care if it is a chain restaurant, a hole in the wall, or if your recipe has ketchup or cool whip in it. If it is good, I’ll eat it.

If you are with me on that front, we’re halfway to friends already, and I’d really love it if you’d try this dish and let me know what you think!

If you do, don’t forget to tag me on social media, or post with the #orwhateveryoudo hashtag on instagram.

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Yield: 6 people

Spicy Yaki Udon

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This is a perfect quick weeknight meal that can use up your leftover meat if you happen to have some hanging around. A quick sauce, and little stir-fry, and you are all set.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh Udon
• 2 cups cooked protein, {sliced pork chops, chicken breasts, shrimp, etc.}
• 3 cups fresh vegetables, {green beans, broccoli, pea pods, etc.}
• 3 tablespoons oil, {for stir-frying}

Sauce

• 1/2 cup House of Tsang General Tsao Sauce
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sriracha
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Mix sauce ingredients together and set aside. 
2. Prepare udon according to package directions to prep for stir-frying. 
3. Add part of your oil to your wok, and heat over high heat. When it is pre-heated, add your meat and veggies. Stir constantly until they are warmed through. 
4. Add udon noodles and continue to stir fry, adding more oil if necessary. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add sauce into the wok and stir fry for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

g
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 504Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 2589mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 8gSugar: 19gProtein: 50g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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