Yaki Udon with Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients

• 400 g Udon noodles
• 250 g Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 300 g Green cabbage, chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Mirin
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles for 3-4 minutes until just loosened. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin in a small bowl to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear the sliced beef for 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the remaining oil to the pan, then stir-fry the garlic, carrot, and cabbage for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage softens slightly but still has some crunch.

5. 5

   Return the beef to the pan, add the udon noodles and sauce, and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until well coated and heated through.

6. 6

   Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions and black pepper, and serve immediately.