Vegetarian Yaki Udon

Ingredients

• 500 g udon noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 onion
• ½ head cabbage
• 20 shiitake mushrooms
• 8 scallions
• 4 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. Cook udon noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add sliced onion and chopped cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the shiitake mushrooms and half of the chopped scallions, cooking for another minute.
5. Add the remaining sesame oil and the cooked udon noodles to the skillet. Stir-fry until the noodles are heated through.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together mirin, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
7. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing to coat well. Continue stir-frying until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh scallions.