Description
Ready to take your udon game to the next level? These bold, flavorful sauces bring rich umami, spicy depth, and a sweet-savory balance to your favorite thick Japanese noodles. Perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or savory midnight snack, these sauces are a must-have in your kitchen rotation. Whether you love soy and garlic classics or want to spice things up with gochujang, this recipe guide delivers. It’s packed with ingredients that blend beautifully and cling to every strand of chewy noodle. If you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, or a cozy yet easy recipe to satisfy your cravings—this is it.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
14 ounces cooked udon noodles
Instructions
1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add rice vinegar to brighten the flavor.
5. Mix chili paste if using for heat. Stir to combine.
6. Make a slurry by mixing cornstarch and water. Add it to the pan.
7. Simmer until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
8. Toss in cooked udon noodles and mix until fully coated.
9. Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili paste.
Make the sauce ahead and store for up to a week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg