Shiitake Yaki Udon Stir-Fry
with Spicy Corn Crisp
Yaki udon is a Japanese dish consisting of thick, stir-fried, wheat-based noodles, vegetables, and sometimes meat tossed in a salty-sweet sauce. Shiitake mushrooms add a meaty, umami richness to our plant-based version. Crispy fried corn with sesame seeds and chile flakes add a touch of crunch and heat to this sodium-smart dinner under 600 calories.
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INGREDIENTS
- 13.4 oz sweet corn, drained and patted dry
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (divided)
- 1 tbsp tuxedo sesame seeds
- 1 tsp crushed Aleppo pepper
- 4 tsp low-sodium tamari
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar (divided)
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 scallion, trimmed, thinly sliced and green and white parts separated
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 14 oz udon noodles
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Combine corn and just 2 tbsp cornstarch in small bowl and toss to coat. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated corn and sesame seeds, cover, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until corn is crispy and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to small plate and stir in Aleppo pepper and a pinch of salt. Wipe skillet clean. (4-servings: use Ā¼ cup vegetable oil)
Whisk together tamari, mirin, sesame oil, just half the sugar, remaining cornstarch, Ā¼ tsp salt, and Ā½ cup water in small bowl. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and carrot and cook until vegetables are starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add scallion whites and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add tamari mixture and noodles, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove lid, stir, and cook until noodles are loosened and sauce is thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. (4-servings: use Ā½ tsp salt, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil) (TIPS: Udon noodles will be stiff until cooked through; cook, covered and undisturbed, for 2 minutes before uncovering and stirring. Keep remaining sugar for your own use.)
Divide shiitake yaki udon stir-fry between bowls and top with spicy corn crisp and scallion greens. ććć ćć¾ć!
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