Spicy Seafood Yaki Udon

Name: Spicy Seafood Yaki Udon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 ptns udon noodles (cooked for 1-2 minutes less than the time stated on the packaging and drained); 250 g shrimp ((shells on) or mixed seafood of choice); 2 pinches salt (for cleaning); 1 tsp cornstarch (for cleaning); 2-3 tbsp cooking oil; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp ginger root; ½ onion (medium size); 1 bell pepper (or piman); ½ Japanese leek (naganegi) (white part); 1 eggplant (medium size); 1 tsp dried red chili pepper (thinly sliced); ground black pepper (topping, to taste); aonori (dried green seaweed powder) (for topping); toasted white sesame seeds (for topping); 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 tbsp sake; ½ tbsp chili bean sauce (toban djan); ¼ tsp curry powder; 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder; ½ tbsp oyster sauce; ½ tsp chili oil (rayu)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This mouth-watering yaki udon combines chewy udon noodles, juicy shrimp and fresh vegetables with a fiery homemade sauce. It's perfect for lunch or dinner, and can be customized with your favorite seafood.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:31:53 GMT