Japanese Yakiudon with beef and soy sauce is a stir-fried dish that features udon noodles, thinly sliced beef, and a savory soy sauce-based seasoning. The dish is typically cooked in a large skillet or wok over high heat, which allows for the ingredients to be quickly seared and caramelized.

To make the dish, the beef is first cooked in a little bit of oil until it's browned and slightly crispy. Then, the vegetables such as onions, carrots, and green beans are added to the skillet and stir-fried until they're slightly softened. The cooked udon noodles are then added to the skillet along with the beef and vegetables.

The soy sauce-based seasoning is made by mixing soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sometimes sugar or other flavorings. This is poured over the noodles and everything is tossed together until the seasoning is evenly distributed. The dish is typically garnished with toppings such as green onions, sesame seeds, or aonori (dried green seaweed) before serving.

Cook Japanese Yakiudon with beef and soy sauce at home. It is a satisfying and flavorful dish that is quick and easy to prepare, making it a popular choice for weeknight meals or as a comforting meal on a cold day.

Serves

For 2-3 Persons Preparation Time ca. 25 Minuten

Ingredients

• 225 g udon noodles
• 225 g thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
• 15 ml vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 75 g green beans, trimmed and cut into 5 cm pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ml soy sauce
• 15 ml sake
• 15 ml mirin
• 5 g katsubushi (bonito flakes)
• 5 g aonori (dried green seaweed)
• 10 g benishoga (pickled ginger)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the beef to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the onion, carrot, and green beans to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.
5. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
6. Add the cooked udon noodles and beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Pour the sauce over the noodles and beef, and toss everything together until well coated.
8. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has been absorbed by the noodles.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Sprinkle the aonori and the katsubushito over the top of the noodles and serve hot.
11. Place the benishoga aside and serve hot.