Yaki Udon aka Stir Fried Udon Noodle

Ingredients:

500g Japanese udon noodles

150g shrimp

100g sliced beef

1/2 Yellow onion ~ sliced

3-4 cloves garlic ~ minced

1 cup cabbage ~ shredded

1/4 cup carrot ~ julienned

Sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp honey/brown sugar

1 tbsp mirin

1 tsp black pepper

Directions/Instructions:

1. Season shrimp/beef with salt and pepper.  Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
2. To prepare udon noodles, soak them in hot water for about a min.  Use a pair of chopsticks to carefully loosen the noodles.  Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat and add the shrimp.  cook for about 2 mins or until opaque.  Remove and set aside.
4. Add oil to the same wok, add onion and garlic and cook until aromatic.  Add cabbage and carrot.  continue to cook for 2-3 mins.
5. Add the cooked shrimp, udon noodle, and sauce mixture.  Toss them together until the noodles are evenly coated.  Add green onion and mix to combine.  Garnish and enjoy!