Vegetable Udon Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 14 oz fresh or frozen udon noodles
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced into half moons
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups baby bok choy, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. If using frozen udon, run the noodles under warm water for 30 seconds to loosen them, or follow the package's quick-boil instructions. If using fresh, they usually need no pre-cooking beyond a quick dip in boiling water for 1 minute to separate the strands. Drain well and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves; set the sauce aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large wok or wide skillet over high heat until it shimmers and moves easily across the pan.
4. Add the bell pepper and zucchini and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing frequently, until the vegetables are just starting to soften but still bright in color and slightly crisp when bitten.
5. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes, until they soften and release a little of their liquid.
6. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to the empty side, along with the minced garlic. Stir the garlic alone for 15 seconds until fragrant before mixing it into the vegetables.
7. Add the bok choy and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the leafy greens wilt and the white stems turn slightly translucent at the edges.
8. Add the drained udon noodles to the pan, using tongs to separate any clumps as you add them.
9. Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables. Toss continuously over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, using tongs to lift and turn the thick noodles so the sauce coats them evenly rather than pooling underneath.
10. Check a noodle for doneness - it should be soft on the outside with a satisfying chewy bite in the center, and the sauce should look glossy and mostly absorbed rather than watery.
11. Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately in bowls while hot.

Nutrition

Calories	390
Protein	11.0 g
Fat	13.0 g
Carbs	58.0 g
Fiber	5.0 g
Sodium	1050 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate per serving and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.