Udon with vegetables fried in miso sauce

4 servings

25 minutes

Udon with vegetables sautéed in miso sauce is a harmony of Japanese traditions and depth of flavor. The light, elastic udon noodles absorb the rich, slightly sweet miso sauce enhanced by the aroma of sake and soy sauce. Shiitake mushrooms add earthy richness to the dish, while fresh red pepper and green peas provide brightness and a crunchy texture. Shallots contribute a mild sweetness, and pea sprouts add freshness. The wok helps preserve natural flavors, allowing ingredients to fully unfold. This dish embodies the balance for which Japanese cuisine is renowned and is perfect for both a cozy family dinner and an exquisite culinary experiment. It is enjoyed hot, savoring the depth of each component, and served with a cup of green tea or delicate sake, making the meal even more refined.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 342
• Proteins: 10.4g
• Fats: 10.1g
• Carbohydrates: 51.4g

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms: 100 g
• Fresh red pepper: 1 pc
• Green peas: 150 g
• Green onions: 5 stem
• Miso paste: 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Sake: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Green pea sprouts: to taste
• Peanut butter: 2 tbsp
• Shallots: 1 head
• Udon noodles: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil the udon noodles according to the instructions on the package.

   Required ingredients:

   • Udon noodles: 200 g

2. Drain the water and rinse with cold water, leave until preparing the vegetables.

3. Prepare the sauce. In a clean glass jar from olives, mix miso, sake, soy sauce, and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Miso paste: 1 tablespoon
   • Sake: 2 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon

4. Close the jar with a lid and shake well until a homogeneous mass forms.

5. Prepare the vegetables and mushrooms. Slice the mushrooms lengthwise, cut the pepper into large diamond shapes about 2 cm, chop the green peas into 3-4 pieces crosswise, peel the shallots and slice them lengthwise into petals, and cut the green onions into stem pieces about 4-5 cm long.

6. Heat the peanut oil in a wok until it starts to bubble.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peanut butter: 2 tablespoons

7. Add mushrooms and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shiitake mushrooms: 100 g

8. Add miso sauce and shallots and sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Miso paste: 1 tablespoon
   • Shallots: 1 head

9. Add green peas and red pepper and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green peas: 150 g
   • Fresh red pepper: 1 piece

10. Remove from heat, add green onion, pea sprouts, and cooked udon.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions: 5 stem
    • Green pea sprouts:  to taste
    • Udon noodles: 200 g

11. Mix well and serve.