Teriyaki Udon Noodles Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- Wok or large skillet

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
3. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
5. Add carrots, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Add the teriyaki sauce to the wok and bring to a boil.
7. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
8. Add the cooked udon noodles to the wok and toss until coated with sauce.
9. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- High heat
Serving size:
- 2-3 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 1500mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of noodles instead of udon noodles.
- If you don't have mirin, you can use rice vinegar or white wine vinegar instead.
- If you don't have sake, you can use dry sherry or white wine instead.
- You can use any type of vegetables you like.

Variations:
- You can add cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp to the dish.
- You can add more vegetables such as broccoli, snow peas, or bok choy.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir-fry the vegetables quickly over high heat to keep them tender-crisp.
- Don't overcook the noodles or they will become mushy.
- You can make the teriyaki sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to a week.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl with chopsticks.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Miso soup
- Edamame

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of water to thin it out.
- If the sauce is too thin, add more cornstarch mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the vegetables and noodles to the recommended temperature to avoid foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique where meat or fish is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and then grilled or broiled.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, savory, umami

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Sweet, Umami, Tangy, Salty