Stir Fried Udon Noodles with Seafood—Kaisen Yaki Udon
Quick seafood udon with shiitake, kale, and a savory soy-sesame sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes. Chef Morimoto's Kaisen Yaki Udon.
This recipe is delicious with almost any type of seafood. You can simply use shrimp or substitute in a light white fish like cod or pollack.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Yield: 4 servings
- Make the sauce ahead by mixing stock, soy, oyster sauce, sake, sugar, sesame oil, and seasoning.
- Blanch vegetables and briefly boil udon to prevent soggy noodles; drain and cool well.
- Stir-fry mushrooms, vegetables, and seafood on high heat, add sauce and noodles, then toss until coated and slightly thickened.
Spices
Featured in this Recipe
Preparation Instructions:
Combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sake, sugar, sesame oil, and Black Garlic Ramen Pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots, kale and snow peas and cook for 2 minutes.
Use a strainer to remove them from the water (keep water boiling) and rinse the vegetables well under cold water. Gently squeeze the kale to remove excess water.
Cook the udon noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, just until the noodle clumps separate, about 2 minutes for fresh and 4 minutes for frozen. Drain well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide shallow pot in Dutch oven over medium high heat until it shimmers. Add the mushrooms and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms start to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the kale, snow peas, and seafood and cook, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is almost cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Increase the heat to high, add the sauce, and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, and the noodles are well coated, about 2 minutes.
Divide among 4 plates and serve right away. Season with additional Black Garlic Ramen Pepper to taste.
thespicehouse.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Garlic Ramen Pepper and can I substitute it?
Black Garlic Ramen Pepper is a savory seasoning blend with black garlic and pepper heat. If you do not have it, mix a pinch of black garlic powder or roasted garlic with black pepper and a little chili flakes. You can also use regular black pepper and a small clove of grated garlic.
Can I use frozen or precooked seafood?
Yes. Thaw frozen seafood fully and pat it very dry. If using precooked seafood, add it at the end just to warm through so it does not get rubbery. For raw seafood, stir-fry until almost cooked before adding sauce and noodles.
How do I avoid soggy udon noodles?
Do not overboil udon. Cook fresh about 2 minutes and frozen about 4 minutes, just until clumps separate. Rinse in cold water, drain well, and shake off excess liquid before stir-frying. Work on high heat so moisture evaporates quickly.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and swap oyster sauce for a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce or hoisin mixed with soy. Replace seafood with firm tofu, extra mushrooms, or hearty vegetables like baby corn and bok choy.
How can I thicken the sauce if it is too thin?
Cook the sauce a bit longer on high to reduce it. For a quicker fix, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir it into the sauce while cooking until it thickens. Add a little at a time to avoid over-thickening.
What is the best pan to use?
A wok or a wide, shallow skillet works best because they give room to toss the noodles and keep heat high. A Dutch oven works too but choose a wide surface so ingredients cook evenly.
How long can I store leftovers and how should I reheat them?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of water or stock to loosen the sauce. Microwave works in a pinch but may make noodles softer.
Can I substitute udon with other noodles?
Yes, but texture will change. Thick wheat noodles like bucatini or fresh pasta work best. Rice noodles will be softer and absorb more sauce. Adjust cooking times and be careful not to overcook.
What is Black Garlic Ramen Pepper and can I substitute it?
Black Garlic Ramen Pepper is a savory seasoning blend with black garlic and pepper heat. If you do not have it, mix a pinch of black garlic powder or roasted garlic with black pepper and a little chili flakes. You can also use regular black pepper and a small clove of grated garlic.
Can I use frozen or precooked seafood?
Yes. Thaw frozen seafood fully and pat it very dry. If using precooked seafood, add it at the end just to warm through so it does not get rubbery. For raw seafood, stir-fry until almost cooked before adding sauce and noodles.
How do I avoid soggy udon noodles?
Do not overboil udon. Cook fresh about 2 minutes and frozen about 4 minutes, just until clumps separate. Rinse in cold water, drain well, and shake off excess liquid before stir-frying. Work on high heat so moisture evaporates quickly.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and swap oyster sauce for a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce or hoisin mixed with soy. Replace seafood with firm tofu, extra mushrooms, or hearty vegetables like baby corn and bok choy.
How can I thicken the sauce if it is too thin?
Cook the sauce a bit longer on high to reduce it. For a quicker fix, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir it into the sauce while cooking until it thickens. Add a little at a time to avoid over-thickening.
What is the best pan to use?
A wok or a wide, shallow skillet works best because they give room to toss the noodles and keep heat high. A Dutch oven works too but choose a wide surface so ingredients cook evenly.
How long can I store leftovers and how should I reheat them?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of water or stock to loosen the sauce. Microwave works in a pinch but may make noodles softer.
Can I substitute udon with other noodles?
Yes, but texture will change. Thick wheat noodles like bucatini or fresh pasta work best. Rice noodles will be softer and absorb more sauce. Adjust cooking times and be careful not to overcook.
Comments