How to Make Japanese Pan Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a quick and flavorful noodle dish that will transport your taste buds to Japan, then you've come to the right place. Japanese Pan Noodles are a popular and delicious dish that combines the rich umami flavors of soy sauce and mirin with a hint of sweetness and a kick of spice. This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want to make something tasty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh udon noodles
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil, divided, or to taste
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • ½ green bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 small carrots, cut into matchsticks, or to taste
  • ½ zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon minced ginger

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil.
  • Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli until bright green and still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Add green bell pepper and carrots; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes more. Add soy sauce, mirin, chili-garlic sauce, and ginger; stir to combine. Mix in the noodles; cook and stir until noodles absorb some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1069mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 359mg