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Simple Stir Fry Sauce

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Published: February 25, 2023

This sauce is super easy to make and can be used in any stir fry.

Recipe Notes:

Broth: Use any broth that you want! In this recipe I used GoBio! Chicken Bouillon powder but any broth will do.

Soy Sauce: If you don’t have dark soy sauce then this recipe will still work without it! I like to use a little bit of dark soy sauce to add colour. You definitely need low sodium soy sauce or the sauce will be too salty. I always have both in my fridge. The brands I use are the Rooster Dark Soy Sauce and Lee Kum Kee Less Sodium Soy Sauce.

Chili Garlic Sauce: This sauce is pretty spicy so if you don’t want a spicy sauce then omit this. You can also use siracha or crushed red pepper flakes instead of the chili garlic sauce.

Variations: I used this sauce to make stir fried tofu but it can be used in any vegetable, chicken or beef stir fry! It’s great served over rice or noodles.

Simple Stir Fry Sauce

  • Servings: 2-3
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 1/4 low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients into a mason jar.
  2. Close lid and shake to combine.
  3. Add sauce to stir fry of choice and simmer until thickened. About 3 minutes.
  4. Enjoy!

Yaki Udon

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Published: November 8, 2022

Where I live, there is NO Japanese restaurants. Such a bummer because I am obsessed with the cuisine. I had to learn how to make some dishes myself because I just can’t live my life without it!

My boyfriend loves ordering these udon noodles whenever we hit up our favourite sushi spots. This fried udon recipe honestly tastes just as good as the restaurant and is super easy to make! A great lunch idea that is done in 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

Veggies: You can use any veggies that you want. My go to combo is mushrooms, carrots, sugar snap peas and red pepper. Some other vegetable ideas are broccoli, cabbage, baby bok choy, or jalapeno.

Protein: I normally make this for lunch when I want something quick, so I don’t usually put any meat. But you can add beef, chicken, or tofu! Bulgogi beef is really good or just some simple fried tofu.

Broth: Use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. I used chicken broth in this recipe. My favourite broth is GoBio! Organic Bouillon cubes.

Oyster sauce: This is a must! I use the Panda Brand oyster sauce.

Chili Garlic Sauce: Siracha can be used as a substitute or left out if you don’t enjoy spice.

Noodles: My favourite way to eat these udon noodles is in a sauce like this but you can use them for soup too.

Yaki Udon

  • Servings: 2
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Ingredients:

  • 2 packs of udon noodles
  • 1/4 cup of broth
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp osyter sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or siracha
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Sesame oil (optional)
  • Olive oil
  • 5-6 mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno (optional), sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 inch piece of ginger
  • 2-3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced thin

Directions:

  1. Boil udon noodles for 1 minute or run under hot water. Just to losen them up.
  2. Mix sauce ingredients together. Broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  3. Wash and cut all vegetables.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat.
  5. Add peppers, jalapeño, mushrooms, and carrots to the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add udon noodles, a drizzle of sesame oil and sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until sauce is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  10. Enjoy!

Spicy Fried Noodles

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Published: November 1, 2022

The best quick lunch recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make! I make this recipe several times a week because it’s so easy to throw together and I always have all the ingredients on hand. You can have the noodles on their own or add any toppings you want.

Recipe Notes:

Noodles: I like using these wide ramen noodles. I don’t know what they’re called I just found them in the Asian section of my grocery store one day. You can also use normal ramen noodles, which I have done many times before! My favourite brand is Shin Ramyun.

Broth: I like beef broth, but it would be good with any broth that you want. I have made this recipe with beef, chicken, and vegetable broth. My go to broth is GoBio Organic Bouillon Cubes.

Soy Sauce: If you use full sodium soy sauce for this recipe it’s going to be way too salty! I made this mistake before.

Garlic & Ginger: Fresh garlic & ginger make such a difference. You can leave ginger out if you don’t have any but it’s best not to skip the garlic!

Chili Garlic Sauce: I always use chili garlic sauce, but you can use siracha, chili oil, or crushed red pepper flakes instead. I actually used a little bit of chili oil to cook the garlic in too because I love it spicy.

Brown Sugar: You can use honey instead. I have made it with honey many times.

Oyster sauce: You can leave the oyster sauce out if you don’t have any, but I love the flavour it adds. I make this recipe without it all the time.

Toppings: You can serve these noodles without any toppings at all. My go to topping is a fried egg and avocado. Some other toppings that I love are kimchi, dried seaweed chips, or cilantro.

Spicy Fried Noodles

  • Servings: 2
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Ingredients:

  • 2 packs of noodles
  • 1/4 cup broth
  • 1/4 low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or siracha
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil or olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2-inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 eggs

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mix together broth, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and oyster sauce. Set aside.
  2. Boil the noodles just until they break apart & are soft. About 2-3 minutes. They will continue to cook in the sauce.
  3. Heat a little bit of chili oil or olive oil on medium heat in a frying pan. Cook garlic & ginger for 1 minute.
  4. Add noodles and sauce to the pan. Coat the noodles in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce is absorbed.
  5. Stir in green onions.
  6. Top with a fried egg, sliced avocado, and cilantro.
  7. Enjoy!