Description
A savory and spicy dish featuring thick udon noodles and tender beef, seasoned with black pepper and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g udon noodles
- 200g beef (sliced thinly)
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, lightly tossing them with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. A hot pan ensures your garlic releases its fragrant oils quickly.
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring briefly until it turns golden and fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
- Cook the beef: Increase the heat to high and add the sliced beef, cooking until it browns beautifully. Allow it to sear without moving it too much for that perfect caramelization.
- Add flavors: Sprinkle the black pepper over the beef, then drizzle in the soy sauce. Stir to coat every slice thoroughly, letting those flavors meld together.
- Combine with noodles: Toss the cooked udon noodles into the pan, blending them gently with the beef mixture until each noodle gleams with sauce and spice.
- Season and serve: Adjust the salt to your taste, then plate the dish. Garnish generously with chopped green onions for a splash of color and freshness.
Notes
You can prep the ingredients in advance. Substitute beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg