Quick Spicy Peanut Butter Udon Noodles with Mushrooms

Hannes Kruger

25 January 2023

Photos by Hannes Kruger

2

Servings

15

Minutes

4.6
(10)
This is the easiest, quickest, and tastiest dinner you'll ever make in just 15 minutes. And it's vegan! One of your Veganuary meals sorted.

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  • 400 g udon noodles (14 oz.)
  • For the sauce:
  • 125 ml smooth peanut butter (½ cup)
  • 60 ml light soy sauce (¼ cup)
  • 10 ml ginger, grated (2 tsp.)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 15 ml sesame oil (1 Tbsp.)
  • 10 ml honey (2 tsp.)
  • 60 ml water (¼ cup)
  • For the mushrooms:
  • 30 ml canola oil (2 Tbsp.)
  • 250 g button mushrooms, sliced (8 oz.)
  • For garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Freshly chopped spring onion
  • 400 g udon noodles (14 oz.)
  • For the sauce:
  • 125 ml smooth peanut butter (½ cup)
  • 60 ml light soy sauce (¼ cup)
  • 10 ml ginger, grated (2 tsp.)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 15 ml sesame oil (1 Tbsp.)
  • 10 ml honey (2 tsp.)
  • 60 ml water (¼ cup)
  • For the mushrooms:
  • 30 ml canola oil (2 Tbsp.)
  • 250 g button mushrooms, sliced (8 oz.)
  • For garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Freshly chopped spring onion

Prep Time

5

Minutes

Cooking Time

10

Minutes

Background & Method

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. Don’t overcook the noodles. They will continue cooking with the sauce in the wok for a bit as well.

Important note: If you use any other noodles, like spaghetti or instant Chinese egg noodles, only use about 250 g (8 oz.) or double the sauce ingredients.

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a heated wok over very high heat. Add mushrooms and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Season very lightly with salt. 

Step 4

Add the sauce to the wok with the fried mushrooms and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat until fragrant. Add the noodles, mix well, and fry for another minute. If you prefer it a bit saucier, add a tablespoon of water at a time while tossing the noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion. Serve immediately. 

Quick peanut butter udon noodles with stir-fried mushrooms

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