Stir-Fried Noodles with Shiitake
Stir-Fried Noodles with Shiitake, often a variation of Yaki Udon, is a popular Japanese dish featuring thick, chewy udon noodles stir-fried with savory shiitake mushrooms and other vegetables in a soy-based sauce. It's a quick, satisfying meal that can be customized with proteins like chicken or tofu.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the noodles and provides a good source of fiber and B vitamins from the shiitake mushrooms. A standard serving generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the amount of oil and added protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Manganese | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Yaki Udon is a beloved example of Japanese 'yoshoku' (Western-influenced) cuisine adapted with local ingredients. Nutritionally, shiitake mushrooms are prized for their umami flavor and contain compounds like lentinan, which are studied for their potential immune-supporting properties.
