Description
Chewy udon noodles tossed in a bold, garlicky soy sesame sauce, completely vegan and ready in under 20 minutes. A satisfying plant-based comfort dish.
Ingredients
Udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
Minced garlic
Soy sauce or tamari
Sesame oil
Scallions
Maple syrup
Chili flakes (optional)
Cornstarch + water slurry
Neutral oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the udon noodles as per package instructions, rinse, and drain.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until golden and fragrant.
3. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, chili flakes, and cornstarch slurry.
4. Add sauce to garlic and stir until it thickens slightly.
5. Add noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
6. Fold in chopped scallions and cook 1 more minute.
7. Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for allergy-friendly version.
Add tofu, mushrooms, or spinach for protein and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg