udon noodles
乌冬面· wu dong mian
noodle rice
Taste & Role
🍯 Sweet
Udon serves as a hearty noodle base for stir-fries and soups, holding up well to bold sauces and heavy mix-ins without breaking. Their springy bite makes them a favorite for quick weeknight noodle dishes like Shanghai-style fried udon.
What it is
Udon noodles are thick, white wheat flour noodles known for their plump, chewy texture. While they originated in Japan, they are widely used in Chinese home cooking, especially in stir-fried dishes like beef or chicken chow udon. They are typically sold fresh or vacuum-packed and cook in just a few minutes.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 196 kcal
- Protein
- 7.14 g
- Total fat
- 1.79 g
- Carbs
- 37.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
- Sodium
- 152 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
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