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Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms

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by: Joanna Cismaru
02.05.20
Updated: 10.01.20

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Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms – a super quick and incredibly easy udon noodle dish with pork, mushrooms and a fiery sriracha sauce. Ready in 20 minutes tops!

udon noodles with pork and mushrooms garnished with green onions in a big white bowl

I love simple dishes like this! These Asian style udon noodles take absolutely no time to prepare – with pork and mushrooms added to the mix, the flavor profile is out of this world.

Even when I’m tired and stressed I can still put something like this together and it will beat any take out you can think of. In my opinion, nothing beats homemade! Only 10 minutes to cook and 3 minutes to devour.

What are Udon noodles?

Udon noodles are thick, white, slightly chewy, wheat-based noodles originated in Japan. There are 3 different forms of Udon noodles: dried, fresh, and made from scratch. I used freshly cooked udon noodles that I always find in my local grocery store! I love these because I don’t have to wait for my noodles to cook, just pop them in some hot water for a couple minutes and they’re ready to dump in your wok.

udon noodles with pork and mushrooms asian style in a wok

Ingredients

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  • Udon Noodles – Fresh. I get mine from my local grocery store!
  • Olive Oil – Can be substituted with vegetable oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil or safflower oil.
  • Shallot – Medium size, chopped.
  • Garlic – Fresh is best! Minced.
  • Pork – I used chops, cut into strips.
  • Mushrooms – I used cremini, chopped.
  • Green Onion – Chopped, for garnish.
  • Sesame Seeds – Optional garnish.
  • Peanuts – these are also optional, toasted and chopped are best.

For sauce

  • Sriracha Sauce – You can substitute your favourite hot sauce if you’d like.
  • Honey – Can be substituted with maple syrup or some brown sugar.
  • Fish Sauce – You can leave this out if you prefer.
  • Oyster Sauce, Hoisin Sauce – You can use both like I did, or you can choose one or the other if you don’t have both.
  • Sesame Oil – I used toasted sesame oil.
  • Soy Sauce – light or low sodium.
  • Red Pepper Flakes – you can add as little or as much as you’d like depending on how spicy you want this.
  • Pepper – To taste.
  • Red Wine – You’ll want to use a dry red like: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel or Merlot.

How to make Asian style Udon Noodles with pork and mushrooms

  1. Blanch Noodles – Blanch udon noodles in boiling water. Drain well and immediately rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce – In a small bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients together.
  3. Cook – Heat the olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shallot, garlic, mushrooms and pork to hot wok – cook until pork starts to crisp and brown. Add noodles and sauce – stir together and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish.
  4. Serve – Serve while hot.
Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms with two chopsticks inside ready to be enjoyed

Other additions

This is another dish that you can basically add everything but the kitchen sink to! If you don’t like pork you can switch it out for any other protein like chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu – the noodles and sauce will still taste just as good with whatever you pair them with! If you are feeling uninspired I have come up with some options to add to your noodles.

  • Carrot
  • Bok Choy
  • Celery
  • Snow Peas
  • Corn
  • Hard Boiled Egg
  • Seaweed
  • Bean Sprouts
  • Water Chestnuts
  • Spinach

Leftovers

Properly stored, your noodles will last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. To prevent bacteria from growing, your leftovers should not be left out after cooking for more than 2 hours.

If you’d like to freeze this dish, you absolutely can. Just keep in mind, your noodles may not come out as they did when fresh. You can store in an airtight container or freezer bag for 3-4 months.

asian style udon noodles with chopsticks and garnished with green onions and peanuts

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Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms

4.61 from 43 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Asian Style Udon Noodles with Pork and Mushrooms – a super quick and incredibly easy udon noodle dish with pork, mushrooms and a fiery sriracha sauce. Ready in 20 minutes tops!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz udon noodles fresh
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb pork chops cut into thin strips (2 pork chops)
  • 1 cup mushrooms I used cremini, chopped
  • 5 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup peanuts optional, chopped

For sauce

  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce light or low sodium
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red wine
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Instructions

  • Blanch udon noodles in boiling water for about 1 to 2 minutes or if using noodles cook according to package instructions. Drain well and immediately rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients together.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shallot, garlic, mushrooms and pork to hot wok and cook until pork starts to crisp up and browns.
  • Add noodles and sauce and stir it all together and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions and peanuts.
  • Serve while hot.

Recipe Notes

  1. Properly stored, your noodles will last for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. To prevent bacteria from growing, your leftovers should not be left out after cooking for more than 2 hours.
  2. If you’d like to freeze this dish, you absolutely can. Just keep in mind, your noodles may not come out as they did when fresh. You can store in an airtight container or freezer bag for 3-4 months.
  3. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 480kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 34g (11%)Protein: 35g (70%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Cholesterol: 76mg (25%)Sodium: 2096mg (91%)Potassium: 759mg (22%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 150IU (3%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 81mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:Asian
Keyword:udon noodles
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  1. Jackie says

    April 28, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    So I made this tonight and it was sooooo salty we couldn’t eat it. And there was so much sauce I had to let it boil down for 10 mins instead of 2. Not sure what went wrong?..

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      April 29, 2020 at 9:41 am

      Did you use low sodium soy sauce? Different brands of ingredients can make a big impact on the sodium level and texture of recipes like this, as well.

      Reply
    • Amy says

      April 30, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe! But yes mine came out way too salty as well, I could eat it since I prefer my food on the salty side, I definitely used low sodium soy sauce. I’ll cut the soy sauce in half next time and will absolutely make it again!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    April 18, 2020 at 9:06 am

    What kind of red wine did you use?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      April 20, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Any type of dry red like Cab Sauv, Zinfendel, or Pinot Noir will work.

      Reply
  3. Amanda Reid says

    April 7, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Wondering if this would work as a cold salad without the wine, but maybe with red wine vinegar.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      April 7, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      I think that would be awesome! Give it a try.

      Reply
  4. Connie says

    February 6, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Sounds delicious! Can I use fettuccine/gluten free? If not what would you suggest?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 6, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Yes you can use any type of noodles you prefer.

      Reply
  5. Rebecca Becker says

    August 11, 2019 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    This was wonderful!

    Reply
  6. Moira King says

    April 17, 2018 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    I did the Asian Style Udon noodles with chicken instead of pork. Delicious. Thanks. Moira

    Reply
  7. Sogno says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    This was my first Asian dish — turned out great! I love udon. I have a lot to learn but this recipe was simple and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  8. Tessa says

    January 3, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I made this tonight and loved it. But I thought it was a tiny bit too salty. Next time I’ll use a little less soja. But it’s a keeper. Love udon noodles.

    Reply
  9. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    June 20, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been craving noodles lately and these look so good! I know what I’m having for dinner this weekend. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Trina says

    June 19, 2015 at 6:36 am

    5 stars
    I’m not really sure hungry mouths don’t care about the weather. I’m personally getting supper hungry when its hot outside. This time of the year, exactly. And Asian style udon noodles somehow always satisfy that hunger. By the way, i just want to say thank you to you Jo. You’re recipes always inspired and help me getting better on my cooking journey. I love you!

    Reply
    • jo says

      June 19, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thank you so much Trina, I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes. It’s people like you that inspire me to keep on cooking 🙂

      Reply
  11. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 12, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    This would be a favorite for us too. Quick, delicious and easy on the eye.

    Reply
  12. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I am a big Udan Noodles fan, and I usually order them at my favorite Asian restaurant every chance I get. But Now I can make them at home! Great recipe.

    Reply
    • jo says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      Thanks Suzy! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Sounds nice- thank you and have a great day!

    Reply
  14. Melody says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:32 am

    This looks so good! I think you forgot the mushrooms in the recipe, though. 😉 Was wondering how much and what kind you used. I might also try this out with soba noodles.

    Reply
    • jo says

      June 12, 2015 at 9:15 am

      They’ve already been added, thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  15. mila furman says

    June 12, 2015 at 8:25 am

    OMG this is fabulous! I love noodles! I particularly love how thick these are…they look like they would be chewy and delicious! Plus hubs LOVES shrooms!

    Reply
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