Garlic Prawn Udon Noodles

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8 Nov

Craving something quick, delicious, and full of flavor? 🍤 This Garlic Prawn Udon Noodles recipe takes only 20 minutes and uses simple ingredients — perfect for busy days!

Juicy prawns, sweet onions, and fresh scallions are stir-fried with chewy udon noodles, then tossed in a simple 6-ingredient sauce made with light soy, dark soy, Shaoxing wine, sugar, water, and cornstarch. The result? A glossy, garlicky noodle dish that’s rich, savory, and so satisfying!

🔥 Why you’ll love this recipe:

Ready in 20 minutes
Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor
Beginner-friendly and perfect for weeknights

INGREDIENTS

Prawns - 250g

Light Soy Sauce - 1 tbsp

Shaoxing Wine - 1 tsp

Sugar - 1 tsp

SAUCE

Water - 1/3 cup

Light Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp

Dark Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp

Shaoxing Wine - 1 tbsp

Sugar - 1 tbsp

Cornstarch - 1 tbsp

OTHER

Udon Noodles - 400g

Scallions - 25g

Onion - 100g

COOKING PROCESS

PREPARING THE INGREDIENTS

Mince 5 cloves of garlic
Cut onions into about 1-2 cm pieces
Soak the udon noodles in boiling water for 10–15 minutes, or until they loosen and soften. Preparation can vary by brand, so refer to the package instructions.

Chop the scallions into 2-inch pieces, separating the white and green parts, as they will be added at different stages of cooking.

Clean and devein 250g of prawns, then marinate them with 1 tbsp of light soy sauce, 1 tsp of Shaoxing wine, and 1 tsp of sugar.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1/3 cup of water, 2 tbsp of light soy sauce, 2 tbsp of dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp of Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Mix it well and set aside.

BRINING THE DISH TOGETHER

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a wok over high heat and sauté the onions for 1–2 minutes until slightly charred. Avoid overcooking so they stay crisp. Remove and set aside.

Add 2 tbsp of oil to the same wok and sauté the prawns for 4–5 minutes, adjusting the time based on their size. Remove once cooked.

In the same wok, add the minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté for 1–2 minutes, then add the udon noodles. Return the onions and prawns to the wok.