Pork Udon Noodles
Pork udon noodles is a super simple and quick Asian-style dish that the entire family will love! Savory and flavorful, this is the perfect meal prep recipe or weeknight dinner idea.
Why you will love this recipe
- These udon noodles are so soft and easy to bite for toddlers
- This mouthwatering recipe takes less than 10 ingredients
- These easy pork udon noodles come together in less than 20 minutes
- This recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner
- This recipe can be made to accommodate lots of dietary restrictions such as vegan, dairy free, vegetarian and more
- Pork udon noodles go well with lots of other proteins and vegetables
- The noodles are easy to store and reheat making it a great meal prep recipe
What are Pork udon noodles?
Pork udon noodles is a simple Asian-style dish with lots of flavor, protein and vegetables. Udon noodles are thick, chewy noodles and with the combination of the pork and sauce, it all comes together so nicely. This recipe has many variations and comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Ground pork – I like to use ground but you could also use pork belly, chop or boston butt cut into small pieces
- Ginger – I like to use ground ginger but you may use minced
- Garlic – I like to use garlic powder but you may use minced
- Black pepper
- Zucchini – I love the addition of zucchini in this recipe but you can swap for other vegetables such as broccoli, carrots or mushrooms
- Onion – I like to use yellow onion but you may use white
- Udon noodles – I like to use the dry packages found in grocery stores but frozen and fresh noodles are also available in some places
- Sesame oil
- Coconut aminos – I like to use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce so there’s not as much of a salty taste but you could swap for that
Recipe Variations
I love this recipe because you can tailor it to your own liking in so many different ways! Easily swap out the ground pork for any other protein like beef, chicken, turkey, shrimp, or tofu! Pork belly would also be another delicious substitute. Here are some more options to add to your udon noodles:
- Carrot
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Snow Peas
- Bean Sprouts
- Water Chestnuts
- Bok Choy
- Peppers
- Baby Spinach
How to make pork udon noodles
- Fill a pot with water and cook udon noodles according to directions on packaging. Set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the pork. Season with ground ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper and cook, stirring frequently. Use a slotted spoon to break the meat apart and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Once most of the ground pork is cooked, add zucchini and onion to pan and stir together.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and add cooked udon noodles, sesame oil, and coconut aminos to the pan and stir constantly for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and enjoy.
How to serve and store
Serve the finished pork udon noodles with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. If you like a little spice, red pepper flakes and chili onion crisp are also great additions to this dish! For a little crunch, add in chopped peanuts.
Store in an airtight glass container for 3 to 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, place on a pan with some oil or butter and stir around for about 5 minutes. You can also set it on a microwave-safe dish and heat in 30 second increments in the microwave.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you make this for meal prep? Yes! Not only is this recipe great right off the pan, but it stores and reheats so well.
- Can I freeze the pork udon noodles? Yes! You may freeze in airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.
- Are udon noodles gluten free? No, udon noodles are most of the time made with wheat and salt.
- What do udon noodles taste like? Udon noodles have a mild flavor that blend well with any sauce. The noodles have a soft and bouncy, yet slightly chewy texture that is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 large zucchini chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 5.5 ounces udon noodles 152 grams or about 2 ribbons
- 1/8 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and cook udon noodles according to directions on packaging. Set aside.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the pork. Season with ground ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper and cook, stirring frequently. Use a slotted spoon to break the meat apart and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Once most of the ground pork is cooked, add zucchini and onion to pan and stir together.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and add cooked udon noodles, sesame oil, and coconut aminos to the pan and stir constantly for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions and enjoy.
