23 have already made this dish!
The preparation:
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First, cut the vegetables and meat into thin strips. The thinner the ingredients, the faster you'll be done cooking. If you have a block of meat, freeze it for 30 minutes beforehand, then the meat can be cut into thin strips super easily.
I used white cabbage, onion, spring onion, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and pork for today's Yaki Udon :)
Further down I list what else you can use.
If you use dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them for 20 minutes beforehand. Fresh shiitake mushrooms can be used immediately after cutting and washing.
Meine Zutaten für Yaki Udon 
Meine Zutaten für Yaki Udon geschnitten -
First, fry the meat with garlic, onion and a little oil over high heat for 1-2 minutes (the thinner the meat the less you need to fry it).
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Add all the vegetables (except the spring onion) and continue to fry for another 2 minutes or so, stirring constantly over high heat.
Alle Zutaten in einer Pfanne -
Now wash the ITA SAN Udon noodles with warm water! I didn't cook them because they'll be cooked in the pan.
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Now add about 100 ml of water (broth works too :) ) and the Udon noodles. Close the lid and let everything simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Udon Nudeln in die Pfanne -
Open the lid and let the excess water evaporate. Once this has completely evaporated, add 4-6 tbsp of Yakisoba sauce and fry the dish for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Make sure nothing burns..
Now add the chopped spring onion and stir everything together again.
Yakisoba Sauce hinzu geben 
Yaki Udon Alles schön umgerührt -
You can serve it right away. Also add the Japanese pepper Sansyo to taste here. I think the Japanese "pepper" gives the dish an even more special taste and is perfect for this dish :) - Whether for lunch, dinner or even as a to-go meal, Yaki Udon is suitable for everything, hehe I think :)
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Summary
Yaki Udon is a delicious Japanese noodle dish featuring stir-fried udon noodles and the distinctive yakisoba sauce, making it a popular street food that can be quickly prepared with various leftover ingredients. Unlike its counterpart, Yaki Soba, which typically uses ramen noodles, Yaki Udon primarily features udon noodles, which can be dry, frozen, or pre-cooked for convenience. This dish is often prepared with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and onions, alongside meats such as pork, with the option to include other ingredients like spinach, zucchini, and various mushrooms. The site also highlights a past giveaway in collaboration with Kreyenhop and Kluge, offering participants the chance to win Japanese cooking products, including sushi maker sets, miso paste, and udon noodles, enhancing the culinary experience with authentic ingredients.Yaki Udon is a Japanese noodle dish with stir-fried Udon noodles and the namesake Yakisoba sauce. Yaki Udon is a typical street food because it can be prepared very quickly and you can use many leftover ingredients that might be lying around at home.
Yaki Udon is a variation of the original noodle dish Yaki Soba . The main difference between these two dishes is the noodles, as Yaki Soba typically uses ramen noodles. Although "Soba" refers to buckwheat, no buckwheat noodles are used here.
Yaki Udon is commonly prepared with many different types of vegetables as well as pork. In this recipe, I have used the most common ingredients: cabbage, carrots, onions, and pork. Additionally, the following items are also suitable for Yaki Udon:
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Zucchini
- Pumpkin
- Various meats (chicken, beef, pork)
- Different types of mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, oyster, mussel mushrooms,...)
For Yaki Udon, you can of course use any variety of Udon noodles. There are dry Udon noodles, which you naturally need to cook before using, then there are frozen Udon noodles, which also need to be cooked, though for a slightly shorter time, and then there are the ready-to-use Udon noodles, like the ones I use. I find that these "pre-cooked" noodles are easier to handle, and I require fewer pots and less electricity.
Our Giveaway with Kreyenhop and Kluge - Over - Congratulations to the Winners (have been contacted)
To bring you closer to Japanese cuisine, especially the ingredients, we organized a recipe-related giveaway with Kreyenhop and Kluge. Participation is, of course, free for you!
The Prizes
There are various Japanese products to win that you can use for cooking. In total, we will raffle 3 small packages to 3 winners. So you have a better chance of getting a nice prize :)
- ITA SAN Sushi Maker Set
- Miso Paste
- 2x ITA SAN Udon Noodles
- S&B Curry
- Wasabi
- Japanese chopsticks
- ITA SAN Sushi Maker Set
- Instant Miso Soup
- 2x ITA SAN Udon Noodles
- S&B Curry
- Japanese chopsticks
- Otafuku Yakisoba Sauce
- 3x ITA SAN Udon Noodles
- Japanese pepper
- Instant Miso Soup
- Wasabi
- Japanese chopsticks
Comments
Dear readers, please post your comments for the giveaway here :) Best wishes, Ryusei & Matthias
Hello, I would be happy to receive the first box. If I win, I would try my hand at making sushi. Best regards
I would be happy to receive Set 3 because I would use it to make my ramen soup.
I would first use the udon noodles to prepare one of my favorite dishes, a delicious udon noodle soup
First of all, thank you so much for the great giveaway. My whole family would be excited to win, since we all love eating Japanese food. We love Japan in general. And the first thing I would do is use the curry paste to make an amazing curry. And the Udo noodles, because we all love Yaku Udin so much. Lots of love, your Diana
I’m excited to make Curry Udon :D with Katsu!
Gerne das Curry :) I'll use it right away for Kare Raisuu
A very tough decision, but I would like to try making ramen again, because I messed it up last time and have been living in shame ever since :D Best regards
In hr television, there's a series with Ali Güngörmüs, where he cooks with a different person in each episode. In the latest episode, it was a 72-year-old lady's turn. When asked about something (I forgot what it was), she was holding a printed recipe from your site in her hand. That's nice and sweet, isn't it? No, I don't want to win anything. I don't like udon noodles.
Hello, Won Box 2, so I think I'll try making sushi and ramen :)
I would use the sets to make Korean Kimbap and try out your Yaki Udon recipe as well. Great sets, great guys, Best regards, Maxi
I would really love to cook more Japanese food. With the set, it will definitely be a bit easier to get started, and thanks to your blog, I know where to get the good ingredients.
A great recipe and a perfect giveaway, thanks for that first of all! I find it really difficult to decide... The sushi set looks amazing, but so do the udon... But I think what interests me most is probably the curry in box 1 or 2, so I would probably make that! :)
I would immediately try the Yakisoba Sauce and would use it to cook your Yaki Udon.
Hello, I would first try making sushi, as I really like eating it and with Box 1 or 2 I would have the chance to cook it myself. Best regards
I would use the S&B Curry
I’d be happy to get Package 1 I’d go straight for the curry.
I would cook this recipe first. The Yaki Udon sound absolutely amazing. Even if I don’t win, I’ll probably try cooking it soon. :)
I would be absolutely thrilled to get Box 1 and surprise my family with sushi and lots of wasabi :-)
Best Japanese recipes and super easy to cook at home.
I’m a huge fan of miso paste, whether it’s miso butter with salmon or mushrooms glazed with miso. If I happen to be one of the lucky winners, that’s the first thing I’ll use up. :)
I’d be happy to have Box 2 and make some delicious Curry Udon with it.
I would be absolutely thrilled to get Box 2 (the chopsticks are just too cute) Curry and rice would go on the plate :) Best regards
Hello :) First of all, what a great idea with the giveaway. I wish everyone the best of luck. I would personally be very happy about the 3rd set, as I haven't cooked with Yakisoba Sauce yet. Best regards Stephi
Hey everyone, First of all, best of luck to all of you :) I would be happy with any of the packages because all of them are a great base for a miso ramen soup. Since I’ve totally fallen in love with ramen anyway, there’s no other choice for me :D
Hallo☺️ I haven’t made sushi in ages. This would be the perfect occasion to invite my family over again.
Ohhh I would grab the miso paste from Set 1 right away and use it to make those amazing miso-sesame eggplants that we love so much! :) Best regards! Liv
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I would first make sushi with my stepdaughter or actually try out yaki udon using your recipe, since it's been on my list for a long time.
I would whip up a delicious curry right away. I can never get enough of Japanese curry :-)
Hello :-) Last week I got a Japanese cookbook as a birthday present, and I'd love to try the Miso Ramen recipe right away. My boyfriend and I love Ramen, and I’m really working on trying out all sorts of different Ramen to find my own way through them.
Dear RyuKoch Team! I have loved Japanese cuisine for many years. My best friend is half Japanese, and two years ago I was able to fulfill my biggest wish: a three-week trip to Japan, to Tokyo and Kyoto, with my friend. Unforgettable delicious food, works of art on the plate, supermarkets—everything I had dreamed of, finally experienced live and in color, and not just on the Internet! Then I discovered your group and signed up immediately. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to your new posts! Greetings from Vienna! Tanja
I would make Tamago Nigiri or use the udon for Kalguksu or Nikomi Udon. However, I've also never had Japanese curry.
Noah, that wasn't easy, but Box 1 won my heart. I would immediately make myself some sushi with a nice little soup to start.
A great giveaway
Also, the first thing I would do is make sushi myself and invite my family over. Until now, we've always made it together at home, but since I moved out, I haven't had the resources or the courage to do it on my own. But that would be the perfect occasion :)
Es was a delight to make delicious Miso Ramen again with ingredients like these, served with udon noodles, vegetable toppings, and egg
I would like Prize Box 1
I love sushi and gimbap, but I’ve never made it myself before. That’s what I would try first with the sushi maker set :)
Hallo, I’d be super happy to win the sushi set and, of course, would love to try making sushi myself! Best, Jan
Hello! Since I’m a complete beginner in Asian cuisine and stumbled across your site while looking for recipes, I’m really excited that you can win such great packages here. I’d probably try making miso soup first, since I’m a huge fan of soups and stews. And the miso paste from your package would come in handy for that! Best regards
This is a really tough question, because I cook Japanese food a lot and with great pleasure... If I had to choose, I would make Yaki Udon or Yaki Soba. I love the Yaki Udon sauce <3. Second place for me would be Kare Raisu :).
I would use the miso soup first, for a delicious Japanese breakfast, now that the days are getting cooler :)
The recipe for Yaki Udon already sounds great, so I'd love to try it out. Eggs with miso (I saw it in a documentary and have wanted to try it for a long time). Curry bread (inspired by Black Butler—there really is an actual Japanese recipe for it). And of course Sakemaki and Kappamaki (maybe also Avocadomaki).
Die miso soup – I’ve always wanted to try it
I want to make miso soup first, of course with miso :P
I would start with Set 2 and first make curry with Izakaya cabbage (with miso dip) :D
I would be really happy about Box 1 and would cook a Japanese Curry Udon as the first dish! *-* You can also prepare many delicious dishes with miso paste (e.g. miso eggplant). And sushi is so versatile! Whether with fresh fish or vegetarian: simply delicious! Best wishes, schoko.mochi
Sushi, my family loves sushi. I’d like to try out the sushi maker.
I would try the Japanese curry first. It probably won’t turn out as good as at my favorite Japanese restaurant, but it’s worth a try.
Hello dear RyoKoch team, I would be most excited about the sushi set with the miso paste, because my two children (2 and 4) and I love sushi and miso soup! Together, we would first make a miso soup and then prepare and enjoy sushi.
Hallo, I would most prefer Box 3. When my boyfriend and I go on our little city trips, no matter which country we're in, we always go to an Asian restaurant at least once and I always order Udon noodles. But I've never tried making them myself, so this would be my chance to cook such a delicious meal for my boyfriend and make us feel like we're on vacation again. Best regards
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I would make Maki right away. Of course, you need wasabi paste for that.
As a huge Japan fan, the very first thing I’d do is make myself a delicious Japanese ramen noodle soup ^^ and sushi is right behind it :D
I would make sushi right away! :D
Just get started. So, make a miso soup by just adding hot water. Best regards, Werner
I would be happy to get Set 3 and make a miso soup for us to start with.
I’ve wanted to make sushi at home for a long time, so I would definitely use the ITA SAN Sushi Maker Set from package 1 or 2 first. I’d be super happy because I love Japanese cuisine.
I would first prepare the Udon noodles with lots of vegetables and tofu and season them with plenty of herbs. Delicious, delicious!!!
Hello, I would be happy to receive the first box.
I would be very happy to win
Hallo :) I would be happy to get the first box, as I am an absolute sushi junkie.
Gewinnbox 1 I would love to learn how to make sushi That would be really awesome :) I love sushi
I’d be happy about any of the sets, but especially the first one because I like making sushi myself and I could eat it right away with those pretty chopsticks.
Curry Udon
Of course, I’d be happy with any set, but I find Set 3 especially interesting. I would start by making an udon soup, because I haven’t had one in ages. Best regards, Angelika
With the first box, my wife and I could make sushi again, that would be great :-)
Sushi set
I’d like to try making sushi myself for the first time and invite my soccer girls over to taste it. I often cook with the wok, otherwise just delicious things.
The sushi maker set for creating delicious sushi and maki
Udon noodles with various types of meat, bamboo shoots, and a spicy combination with shrimp.
Ich would like to win No. 3
I would make sushi first. I've always wanted to try that. [email protected]
Hello! The Japanese pepper would be exactly my thing, since it's so versatile :)
Also, it would either be homemade sushi for the first time or a delicious dish with the Udon noodles.
I would be happy about Box 1, I love sushi but have never made it myself. I would really love to try it.
Hallöchen, these are really great products, so I would be very happy about the 2nd box
wow, I think Box 2 is cool I would try it since I already know Box 1 and 3 They might be tasty
Box 1 would be great. We love sushi and it would be a wonderful meal for our daughter.
I would make sushi or a nice noodle soup.
I would be very happy about Box 3 and would first prepare Yakisoba with a fried egg, just like in the series "Midnight Diner", along with a nice miso soup :)
I would use the ITA SAN Sushi Maker Set first to make a large selection of maki for the whole family!
I really love eating sushi with lots of wasabi. That’s why I would prefer Package 1 the most, so that next time I can make my own sushi :)
I would love to try Udon noodles :) Thanks for the great giveaway
As a first step, I would use the sushi set and once again make sushi with my boyfriend.
Great giveaway—I'd probably cook a miso soup with steamed seafood, accompanied by salmon strips with a wasabi, daikon, and sesame dip.
Das are great prizes, I hope I get lucky
I would make a Chinese stir-fry or a soup, I would be very happy, thank you for the wonderful opportunity
I would try the Sushi Set right away. And Box 1 would be great
I would make a ramen soup with udon noodles. With various vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, edamame, bamboo, and ginger.
I would be happy with either the first or second box. I would then make sushi for my family with a miso soup as a starter :)
Ich would dare to try a ramen soup
Moin, I would be most excited about the S&B Curry and would turn straight into Kare Raisu! For me, together with Okonomiyaki and Tonkatsu, it was the absolute highlight of my 2019 holiday.
Hello dear RYUKOCH team, I would like to take the 3rd box and use it to create delicious spicy fried noodles with curry chicken. Best regards from Gladbeck Ilona
I would be very happy about Box 2, that would be great.
Das japanische Premium Bier finde ich spannend I find Japanese premium beer fascinating
The Yakisoba sauce would be great because the whole family loves Yakisoba.
Great giveaway! I really enjoy eating Asian food and would love to cook even more of it myself.
Definitely udon noodle soup with beef and lots of vegetables. Of course, spicy and delicious.
I love Udon noodles, so I would use them to make a delicious peanut curry with lots of fresh wok vegetables *yum
I would be happy with any prize box! The first thing I would do is make sushi for my family.
The first box
I’d fire up the rice cooker right away and whip up a serving of sushi ❣️
I love udon noodles so I would like package 3
Ich could really use some new chopsticks right now
Sushi is something I want right now and forever. Delicious!!!!
I would eat the instant miso soup first
I would make myself some delicious sushi
I would love to try everything right away ❤. I'm really curious about it. I would be so happy if you could sweeten my day. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Best regards and have a great weekend.
I just love Udon noodles. That’s why I would instantly whip up something delicious with vegetables and shrimp ❤️
I would use the Yakisoba Sauce to recreate Yaki Udon
I’d like to try making sushi ^^ I hear it’s not that easy. And afterwards, I’ll prepare a miso soup. Spring rolls are also super delicious... Maybe I’ll give those a try instead ^^
I would make myself veggie sushi.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm I would be really happy to get the first box.. Great giveaway. Thomas Zellner Lisa, take a look!
Sushi is something I’ve always wanted to try making myself. I’ve read about it quite a few times and watched various videos. And with the Udon, I think I’d make a wonderful bowl of Ramen. I already have a recipe book for Ramen ready. And then it’s time to say Itadakimasu!
Good day everyone. The Ita San Sushi Maker Set. We love Japanese food because it is wholesome and doesn’t make you gain weight. Japanese culture and folklore are also wonderful. Thanks to the Ryukoch team. Hendrik Kohle
Enjoy udon noodles together with delicious fresh vegetables and a bit of miso paste, all seasoned nice and spicy.
I would use the Sushi Maker Set to create delicious avocado sesame sushi rolls :) mmm, they must be really tasty.
I would try to roll sushi with the set. Let’s see if it works. Maybe start with cucumber, just to test it out.
I love everything related to Japan <3
I would love to win one of the amazing packages to host a wonderful sushi night with my family
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I would whip up a delicious Udon soup and eat it with chopsticks :) or at least try to ;)
Mit Box No. 2, I would absolutely love to make vegan sushi.
I would definitely start with miso paste/soup. My daughter is a huge anime/manga fan and would really like to get to know Japanese cuisine. Top of her wish list is ramen.
Die Udon Noodles
I would use the curry paste right away
I would try making sushi with the help of the sushi maker set
I would be happy to receive set 2 so I can try the Japanese soup, because I love cooking and of course sushi.
Wow, that looks really great
Wow, amazing giveaway! I would be most excited about the first box!
First, start with a miso soup and then try something new with the udon.
Hello, Box 1 would be really awesome, as I absolutely love sushi and would love to try making it myself.
I would absolutely love to win Box 3, so I can immediately cook the delicious-looking Yaki Udon recipe :)
I would love to try the miso soup with Japanese pepper, both sound delicious!
I’m really excited to make my own sushi. One of those sushi maker sets would be perfect for that.
Delicious sushi made with the Sushi Maker and the amazing wasabi paste would be the first thing on my menu. It must be a lot of fun!
Udon noodles... I just love them so much!!!!
Das S&B Curry, maybe together with the noodles or some delicious rice.
I would love to try everything at once and eat it with those awesome chopsticks—like a proper buffet.
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Die Otafuku Yakisoba Sauce sounds intriguing, I don't know it yet, but I would really love to try it. Maybe I'll have the opportunity soon.
I love sushi, I could honestly eat sushi every single day, even for breakfast. Of course, it would be absolutely amazing if I could make it myself with the help of the Sushi Maker!
I would make a delicious noodle soup with the udon noodles, or stir-fried udon noodles with beef :)
Would love to!
Auf jeden Fall the sushi set. I LOVE sushi, but I’ve never dared to try “cooking” it myself.
Should I win, I would make a delicious ramen soup
ITA SAN Sushi Maker Set – I always wanted to make my own sushi
I would use the first box to prepare delicious sushi for myself and my fiancée.
I would start by using the Udon noodles for a delicious dish
Wow, great giveaway and chance to win
I’d most like to have Set 2. Of course, the very first thing I’d make is sushi.
Ich would try out the sushi maker first of all.
I love sushi. This week I had sushi twice. Fresh, delicious. Wishing everyone else the best of luck with the giveaway, too.
Ich have to browse through the recipes first if I win, but I'm already looking forward to it.
I think Anna would be really happy. My daughter is absolutely into Japanese cuisine. She'll definitely want to make a Udon soup.
Box 1 would be very delicious!
As the very first thing, I would try the instant miso soup, because I’ve been wanting to make a really delicious miso soup at home for a long time.
Oh, that's so great. I can't really decide... Since my first miso attempt turned out quite okay, I'd probably finally try making proper sushi.
Die miso paste would have to be the first to go
Tolles giveaway! I'm very happy to take part!
Hallo everyone I really like Japanese cuisine and have already cooked one thing or another myself. I would like to try out the Yaki Udon recipe and would be happy if I win box 3. Best regards, Johanna
Die Sushi Maker Box would be put to use immediately
It depends on which set I would win. All three sound great. Since my son (14) is learning Japanese, I like to cook Japanese food from time to time as well. I just like to try something new. We would be absolutely thrilled.
Hello, I would start by cooking Curry Kare Raisu, my roommate and I really enjoy cooking Japanese food.
Yakisoba sauce is something I love on smoked eel, and with it comes the Japanese version of potato salad....
My wife and children absolutely love sushi, so I would love to prepare it for them. Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway.
As a first step, I would try out the sushi maker and start a wonderful sushi evening with my friends. That would be absolutely perfect ❤️
I would be delighted to get box no. 3, I just love noodles more than anything <3
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Japanese cuisine is a great enrichment for our kitchen. After we have already prepared Japanese dishes several times (teppanyaki with hot pot) and found them extremely delicious, we are always open to new things. This dish is heavenly :-) We refined it with coriander and replaced the pork with chicken. A real poem... surely thanks in part to the Yakisoba sauce. Thank you for the recipe
Hi Kathleen, yessss, the Yakisoba sauce really is super delicious. Definitely try this dish with Japanese pepper as well. It gives it an extra little spicy kick :) Best, Matthias
Today I cooked this and it immediately made it onto my list of favorite dishes! But you should be careful with the Japanese pepper, otherwise the lemony aroma can become too dominant.
Hi Nimue, hehe, yes, that’s true. You should approach it slowly :) I think the pepper is really delicious and I like to add a bit more :O Best regards, Matthias