Udon Stir Fry brings big flavor with thick, chewy noodles, meat, and veggies all tossed in a craveable sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, fast, filling, and picky eater approved.
Family Favorite
Better Than Takeout Udon Stir Fry!
If you ask my kids what their favorite thing is that I make, they’ll say “veggie and meat noodles”—aka this recipe. It’s their absolute favorite. They lick their bowls clean and even fight over the leftovers.
It’s kind of a random dish (definitely not an authentic Yaki Udon!), but I’m not complaining. It is satisfying to that it’s packed with protein and loaded with veggies. It’s also super straightforward to make and hits the table in 20–30 minutes. straightforward Udon Stir Fry = weeknight dinner win!
Udon Stir Fry Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swap or Tip |
|---|---|
| Udon Noodles | Use shelf-stable packets for the fastest prep. Ka-Me brand if a reliable. |
| Ground Turkey | Ground pork or ground beef both work great. |
| Frozen Veggies | Chop broccoli smaller so it cooks fast. |
| Soy Sauce | Use low-sodium to control salt levels. |
| Oyster Sauce | Found near soy sauce and hoisin in most stores. |
| Mirin | Swap rice vinegar plus a pinch of sugar if needed. |
| Toasted Sesame Oil | A little goes a long way for flavor. |
| Cornstarch | Arrowroot powder works as a substitute. |
Quick Tip
Finding noodles for this Udon Stir Fry can be a little tricky to track down — use a grocery locator app to see if your store carries them. Our local grocery store sells them among other shelf-stable Asian-style noodles like lo mein or chow mein. Here are the noodles on Amazon — yes, a whole 6-pack of them! Trust me, they’ll be gone before you know it!
How To Make Stir Fry Udon
This dish is quick to make and even easier if you use a few tricks. Here’s how to save time:
- Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Set it aside.
- Brown Meat: Heat oil and add turkey and crumble and cook until browned through.
- Aromatics: mix in garlic, ginger, and some of the onions. Cook just until fragrant.
- Add veggies: Toss in frozen vegetables and cook until heated through and tender.
- Prep noodles: Soak udon noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and toss with oil.
- Combine: Add noodles and sauce to the pan. Let everything sit briefly to caramelize.
- Finish: Top with remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and cracked pepper.
Featured Comment
“I just made this Udon Stir Fry for dinner and my kids absolutely loved it! The flavors were spot on and it was so quick to whip up. Thank you for such a fantastic recipe; it’s definitely going into our regular rotation!”
– Greg
What Do You Eat With Udon?
The great thing about this dish is that it’s really got it all in one pan — veggies, protein, and carbs (noodles). That said, here are some great sides to pair with this recipe:
- Make Udon Stir Fry with Eggs: Add an egg on top — soft boiled, fried, over straightforward, over medium, etc (however you like it).
- Add a crunchy side: Try this Asian Cucumber Salad for a fresh-tasting and crunchy contrast.
- More veggies: These Roasted Green Beans would make a nice side dish.
Variations
Switch Udon Stir Fry Up!
- Pork Udon Stir Fry: Replace the ground turkey with equal amounts of ground pork (or try a beef version by using ground beef).
- Vegetarian Udon Stir Fry: Leave out the meat and amp up the veggies even more (or make a tofu udon stir fry by adding in some cooked tofu).
- Shiitake Udon Stir Fry: Add a cup of thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms in the stir fry!
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Vegetarian Chow MeinShortcuts
- Try frozen veggies like edamame, peas, carrots, or corn—no cutting needed. If you’re using frozen broccoli, cut it into smaller pieces so it cooks faster.
- Use straightforward store buys. Get chopped green onions, garlic paste, or frozen garlic and ginger cubes (like Dorot®) to save time.
- Mix the sauce early. Having the sauce ready in the fridge makes this dinner come together fast.
