I have to admit I'm a Asian food addict, I really love it! There are two recipes I prepare every week, this super easy vegan fried rice and these vegan stir fried Udon noodles.
This recipe is ready in only 15 minutes, it's light, healthy, delectable and you're gonna love it, I promise! Udon noodles are made with wheat flour and salt and tamari (or soy sauce) is very salty, so you don't need to add any salt.
You can use your favorite veggies, I usually add the vegetables I have in my fridge. I use ground ginger because it lasts longer than the fresh variety, but if you prefer, you can use fresh ginger too, although you need to keep in mind fresh ginger tends to deliver a more intense flavor, so you need to add less.
If you are a celiac or you are following a gluten-free diet, you can use corn pasta or any other gluten-free alternative. If you're a vegan be careful because many noodles are made with egg.
I cook Asian dishes in a wok, I bought it at Ikea, it's cheap and works very well, so if you love this kind of recipes, I recommend you to buy one. If you don't have a wok, you can use a skillet too, your noodles will be delicious too.
This recipe is perfect for summer because you only need 15 minutes to prepare it and you don't need to use the oven. It's a great alternative to junk or pre-packaged food, because it's a super quick recipe and it's much healthier.
If you prefer a fat-free version, you can remove the oil and cook the veggies with water and tamari or soy sauce. I always cook with extra virgin olive oil and avoid refined oils, they are not healthy at all and it's fairly resistant to the heat, although I prefer to use the least amount of oil on my dishes.
If you love simple, easy, healthy, delicious, Asian recipes, you should try these vegan stir fried Udon noodles, they won't disappoint you!
📖 Recipe
Vegan Stir Fried Udon Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup julienned onion
- 1 cup julienned red pepper
- 1 cup julienned green pepper
- 1 cup julienned carrot
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 10.6 ounces Udon noodles
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok, add the veggies, the ground ginger, 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce and the water. Cook for 5 minutes over high heat or until veggies are ready. You can add more water or tamari if you want.
- Cook Udon noodles according to package directions. I boiled them for 5 minutes. Drain the noodles.
- Add the noodles and 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes more.
Jason Moser-Wilcox says
I making this tonight for the second time! So quick and easy, and the whole family loves it!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Jason! So glad you all liked it 🙂
Celeste says
Made this tonight. So good! Added a spoonful of PB as I didn't have any sesame oil. I also added a bag of frozen riced broccoli. Finished it with green onions and cilantro. So good!
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good Celeste!
Maryne says
I've done this recipe multiple times and I love it because it is so versatile, you can adjust it to your preferences, all in all it is a really great base recipe and one of my all-time favorite!
I like to add like half a teaspoon of sesame oil in the "pasta" before I add it back to the wok, simply because I love the flavour and feel like it pairs good with the other ingredients!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Maryne! So glad you liked our noodles 🙂 Have a nice day!
Sachin says
Thank you!! 5/5
Jel says
Tastes amazing!! Defo would make it again. Thanks for this simple yet delicious recipe
Iosune Robles says
Hi Jel. So glad you liked it!
Becky says
Is there a way to make this recipe vegan and gluten fee?
Iosune says
Hi Becky! This recipe is vegan. You could use gluten-free noodles if you want a gluten-free version 🙂
Feven says
Substitute for soy sauce?
Iosune says
Hi Feven! Coconut aminos or even salt 🙂
emma says
as a certified Asian person, I just thought I'd correct you on one thing - not sure if you know this, but the noodles in the picture definitely aren't udon noodles! udon noodles are fat, have a round diameter and are usually white in colour. They look like this: https://thecozyapron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/chilled-garlic-sesame-udon-noodles_thecozyapron_2.jpg
Not sure what kind of noodles you're using, but they're definitely not udon!
Iosune says
Hi Emma! I bought them as Udon noodles at an Asian store. I know there are thick Udon noodles, I just thought there were several types. Thanks for your comment 🙂
Mary Ellen says
I upped the spice level by adding 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. GINGER-if you freeze a whole piece & place in baggie & put in freezer it will last a long time and much easier to cut than fresh. Same goes for whole garlic. I use a lot of both so found it much easier.
Iosune says
Hi Mary! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Suzana says
Thanks for sharing this!
I add a little bit of sesame oil and black pepper at the end and became quite good!
Iosune says
Hi Suzana! You're so welcome 🙂 Sounds amazing!
Annie says
It was quick & easy to make. It was delicious. Only down fall was that I cooked my noodles too long. But I would make it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe. My daughter love it too
Iosune says
Hi Annie! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
Sarah H. says
I sooo wanted to love this recipe, so quick, so easy... however I felt it was a bit lacking in flavor. The overwhelming taste was just salt. However the great thing about recipes like this is they're super easy to modify to your personal taste. I added some sriracha for heat, more ginger and some garlic for flavor and some chopped cabbage to cut the saltiness and viola! A fantastic stir fry for my taste buds. Thanks for sharing such a quick, easy idea for a vegan meal!
Iosune says
Hi Sarah! You're so welcome 🙂
Marsha says
These noodles were absolutely delicious! Will be making these more often. 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Marsha! Thanks a lot. So glad you liked them 🙂
Tina Giuffre says
Can this meL be frozen
Iosune says
Hi Tina! I've never frozen myself, so I can't help you, sorrry!
Sara says
Last few skint days of the month......so I made this with frozen peppers and peas, and my last mushroom and half a carrot plus garlic and onion (just for me). Cooked as your recipe with tamari and dried ginger and the wholewheat noodles waiting in the cupboard. Really very tasty and delicious and it genuinely takes no time at all. Gorgeous food from basically my scraps. Tomorrow it's stir fried rice. Yum. Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Sara! Sounds AMAZING 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Charn says
Really tasty and easy to make. It was a hit with everyone.
Iosune says
Hi Charn! So glad you liked it so much 🙂
Stacey says
Can the leftover serve cold?
Iosune says
Hi Stacey! I prefer the leftovers hot, but it's up to you 🙂
Almudena says
Quick, easy and delicious!
Iosune says
Hi Almudena! Thanks a lot 🙂
Mary says
I made this last night. So tasty! Thank you for the recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Mary! Thank YOU for making the recipe 🙂
Sofia says
Tasted so good! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Sofia! You're so welcome 😉 So glad you liked it!
Amber Green says
Tastes exactly like stir fry from a sushi place!! Just what I needed!!
Iosune says
Hi Amber! That's great 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Elizabeth says
Delicious and easy to do !!
Iosune says
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks a lot 😀
Iosune says
Hi Jannet! You're so welcome 🙂 Hope you like it!
Jannet says
Just started eating vegan about two months ago and I’m always searching for easy tasty recipes, this is soooo good and easy to make I will definitely be making this very often! Thank you so much for sharing!
Adriana Percoco says
This looks delicious! Could other vegetables be substituted for the peppers? If so, what would you recommend? And would I use the same amount?
Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Adriana! Thanks a lot 🙂 This recipe always works, so feel free to add any veggies you want. I'd add the same amount. Have a nice day!
Joseph Segura says
What is the brand of Udon noodle used?
The ones I bought are not vegan.
Iosune says
Hi Joshep! I live in Spain, so I can't help you, but if you can, go to an Asian supermarket, you'll find lots of options there 🙂
Jen Wong says
Hi, I know you prolly did not mean to be ignorant but Udon is a Japanese dish. Please do change how you wrote the post. Chinese and Japanese are two entirely different cultures.
Iosune says
Hi Jen! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 It was a mistake, sorry!
Lucie says
Im a vegan and made these today! They are so tasty and defo going to make them again. And they are so quick and easy to make??
Iosune says
Hi Lucie! Thanks a lot 🙂 I'm so glad you liked them!
Jaimee Shaw says
I've made it 2 days in a row now! It's delicious! Great recipe, very easy, very fast, very tasty. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
Iosune says
Hi Jaimee! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😀 Thank YOU <3
joe says
Did this today. It's wonderful. Recommended to all those who love pasta (like I do)!
Iosune says
Hi Joe! Thanks a lot 😀 I'm so glad you liked it!
Funmilayo Olukemi says
I cooked this tonight with a few modifications, I added some marinated tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, some rice vinegar, teriyaki sauce and sriracha. It was delicious! Just found this blog too and I am definitely a fan. Thanks for providing beautiful simple recipe ideas for us vegans!
Iosune says
Hi Funmilayo! Sound great 😀 You're so welcome!!!
Ellie says
Hi! What brand of udon noodles do you use?
Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi Ellie! I usually buy noodles at Asian supermarkets, I've tried so many brands and all of them are great 🙂 In addition, I live in Europe, so I don't know if I can help you... Sorry!
Katie says
I just finished making this, and it is DELICIOUS! I sauteed some tofu in sesame oil in a cast iron skillet to add in, and I love that it's such a simple dish to add onto with personal preferences. I can't wait for dinner, my 18 month old LOVES any excuse to try out chopsticks, we're going to have a happy baby and happy bellies tonight! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
Iosune says
Hi Katie! I'm sooo glad to hear that 🙂 Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks a lot for your comment 😀
Me says
What brand of Udon noodles is vegan? Some noodles use eggs to make.
Iosune says
Hi! I used a Spanish brand I found on the supermarket, but you should find vegan brands in health or Asian stores 🙂
Eluna says
Looks like a good recipe but I don't know if this should be under Chinese since Udon is a Japanese noodle...
Iosune says
Hi Eluna! You're right! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Ingrid says
Seriously awesome noodles. I always mix up the recipe up a bit.
Iosune says
Hi Ingrid! I'm gald you liked it 😀
William says
Great recipe. Just finished making and eating it. Great taste! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Iosune says
Hi William! Thank you for making the recipe 😉
Dana says
Just made this and it's a hit. I used 1 tablespoon of ginger instead of a teaspoon because I like the aroma. Thanks for sharing!
Iosune says
Hi Dana! Thank YOU for your comment 🙂
Sarah says
Just finished making this...it's SO good! And was so quick and easy to make. Didn't have any kind of noodles, so used some pasta shells I had haha
Iosune says
Great!!!! You can use any kind of pasta 🙂
Ami@naivecookcooks says
Such gorgeous pics and noodles seem to be calling my name!! I need them for dinner now!
Iosune says
Thanks Ami! You should try this recipe, I love it!
Patti says
Iosune and Alberto, found your recipe on Pinterest and it looks delicious! I will be giving this a try with my daughter. 🙂
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful pictures make us want to dig right in. 🙂 Smiles, Patti
Iosune says
Hi Patti! I hope you like the recipe!!! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂
Katie @ Produce on Parade says
My mouth is watering! So simple and sooooo scrumptious!
Alberto says
Thanks Katie! 🙂 I really love this recipe, I could eat it every single day!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
loving the look of these noddles.. can't remember the last time i made a stir fry. definitely inspired to now!
Alberto says
Hi Thalia. Thank you! 🙂 I hope you like it.