10 Minute Cabbage Udon Noodles

Thinking of getting a takeaway? Try these incredible noodles instead! These are packed with delicious sweet and savoury flavours, and they’ll be ready in a super speedy 10 minutes.

• We use straight-to-wok style udon noodles, also known as ‘quick cook’ noodles, which only require minute in a hot pan to cook through. Alternatively you can use dry noodles and cook them separately in a pot of hot water, then drain them and add them to the wok.
• We use regular green cabbage, which is the most common variety you’ll find in supermarkets. But you can also use Chinese cabbage (also known as napa cabbage) or even Savoy cabbage.
• You can always throw in any other veggies you might have lying around. Courgette, carrot and mushrooms will work really well in this recipe too.

10 Minute Cabbage Udon Noodles

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Serves: 2 servings Prep Time: 3 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins 7 mins

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 40g (1.4oz) cashews, roughly chopped
• vegetable oil
• 2 shallots, peeled + sliced
• 1/4 cabbage, chopped (see notes)
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled + chopped
• 300g (10.6oz) udon noodles, we use quick cook noodles (see notes)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce 
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Method

1. Heat a wok or pan on a medium-high heat. Then throw in the cashews and toast for 2 minutes until golden. Then transfer the cashews to a plate and drizzle a little oil in the wok.
2. Add the shallots and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Then add the cabbage and fry for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the spring onion and garlic and fry for 1 minute.
5. Now throw in the noodles and cashews from earlier, followed by the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil and stir until combined and hot. Then serve.