Chewy Bacon Udon Stir-fry: The Golden Recipe
Chewy Bacon Udon Stir-fry: The Golden Recipe
Dinner Dilemma Solved! Super Easy Bacon Udon Stir-fry Recipe
A universally loved stir-fried udon dish made effortlessly. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, bringing together savory bacon and a delightful sweet and savory sauce. Guaranteed to become a family favorite!
Main Ingredients- 1 serving fresh udon noodles (1 packet)
- 1 handful cabbage (approx. 1/4 head)
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 2 strips bacon
Special Stir-fry Sauce- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp store-bought Tonkatsu sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or maltose
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp store-bought Tonkatsu sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or maltose
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Slice the cabbage into approximately 0.5cm thick strips for a pleasant bite. Chop the green onion into roughly 1-2cm pieces to add a generous flavor.
Step 2
Cut the bacon into about 2cm pieces. Heat a pan over medium heat, add the bacon, and stir-fry until it becomes golden brown and releases some of its fat. Cooking the bacon first allows its savory essence to enrich the udon.
Step 3
Once the bacon is about halfway cooked and looks appetizing, add the pre-chopped green onions and cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the vegetables soften slightly. It’s best to maintain medium heat during this step.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious stir-fry sauce! Combine 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1/3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce, 1 Tbsp ketchup, and 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or maltose) directly into the pan. Mix thoroughly with the ingredients until well combined.
Step 5
To prevent the sauce from becoming too thick and to ensure the ingredients cook evenly, add just 1-2 tablespoons of water. Let it simmer slightly, allowing the sauce to coat the ingredients.
Step 6
Add the prepared udon noodles to the pan. Using chopsticks, gently loosen the noodles and stir them together with the vegetables, bacon, and sauce until everything is evenly coated. Be gentle to prevent the noodles from breaking.
Step 7
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the udon noodles to absorb the sauce and become perfectly tender and chewy. Once the noodles are well-coated and heated through, it’s ready. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired before turning off the heat.
Step 8
Voila! Your delicious Bacon Udon Stir-fry is complete. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy! For an extra touch, consider topping it with a fried egg or seaweed flakes.
