If you don't have time but love NOODLES, give this recipe a try!
If you don't have time but love NOODLES, give this recipe a try! is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 420 calories per serving. Recipe by TIFFYCOOKS on YouTube.
Prep: 4 min | Cook: 7 min | Total: 15 min
Cost: $3.97 total, $1.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetarian Oyster Sauce (store‑bought, vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (toasted, for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 200 grams Mushrooms (sliced; button or cremini work well)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 200 grams Udon Noodles (fresh or pre‑cooked dried; if dried, cook according to package then drain)
- 1 cup Thai Basil Leaves (packed, roughly chopped)
Instructions
Prepare Sauce
In a small bowl whisk together the vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Time: PT1M
Prep Ingredients
Slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the Thai basil leaves.
Time: PT2M
Cook Udon (if using dried)
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the dried udon noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 3‑4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Boiling
Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add a drizzle of oil if needed, then add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes until mushrooms are lightly browned.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Add Udon and Sauce
Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan, pour the prepared sauce over, and toss everything together for another 2‑3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Finish with Thai Basil
Turn the heat to high, add the chopped Thai basil leaves, and stir‑fry for about 1 minute until the basil wilts and releases its fragrance.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: High
Plate and Serve
Transfer the mushroom basil udon to serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 68 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan with vegan oyster sauce
Allergens: Soy, Wheat, Sesame
Last updated: April 17, 2026








