10-Minute Udon Stir-Fry Noodle Anyone Can Make! 🍜✨

Easy Stir-Fried Udon

Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing a super simple and delicious stir-fried udon recipe that’s perfect for busy days—or those times when you don’t feel like cooking much.

Believe it or not, I made this in just 10 minutes, using only ingredients I already had in the fridge. No fancy techniques, just quick and flavorful cooking. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients (Serves 1)

1 pack udon noodles
3.5 oz (100g) thinly sliced pork shoulder
½ small onion
100g cabbage
⅙ carrot
1–2 scallions (or thin green onions)

Sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cooking wine
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp honey or sugar
1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) (optional)
A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Making the sauce

In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp each of soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirim, and sugar. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic, a pinch of black pepper, and 1/2 tbsp gochugaru if you like it spicy. Stir well.

Step 2: Prep the vegetables and meat

Slice onion and carrot, chop scallions, and cut cabbage into large pieces. Cut pork (or other protein) into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3: Stir-frying

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1tbsp chopped scallions and 1 tsp garlic. Stir until fragrant. Add the pork and stir-fry on high heat until it starts to change color. Add vegetables Toss in all the prepped vegetables and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

Step 4: Boil the noodles

While stir-frying, boil your udon noodles for 1–2 minutes to loosen them. Drain well. Combine everything: Add the noodles to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry everything together over high heat for 1–2 more minutes until the sauce evenly coats everything.