Spicy Tuna Udon Noodles (Printable)
Thick udon noodles in creamy spicy tuna sauce with scallions and sesame. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Spicy Tuna Mixture
01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Japanese Kewpie preferred)
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot chili sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
06 - ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 scallion, finely sliced
→ Noodles and Seasonings
08 - 7 oz fresh or frozen udon noodles
09 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon water
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 scallion, sliced for garnish
17 - Optional: shredded nori, extra chili flakes, or pickled ginger
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and finely sliced scallion. Stir until well blended and set aside.
02 - Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly in a strainer and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the drained noodles to the pan along with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, and water. Toss with chopsticks or tongs to coat evenly and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the spicy tuna mixture until evenly distributed throughout the noodles, or spoon the tuna mixture over the top if preferred.
06 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with additional sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and shredded nori if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy spicy tuna sauce clings to every thick noodle like it was always meant to be there.
- It is faster than delivery and honestly tastes better than most takeout I have had.
02 -
- Overcooking the garlic turns it bitter within seconds so pull the pan off heat if needed.
- Frozen udon noodles release a lot of starch when they thaw so rinse them briefly under warm water before adding to the pan.
03 -
- Drain the tuna by pressing the lid down firmly into the can and tilting it over the sink for a drier, more concentrated flavor.
- Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds takes them from background noise to something guests actually notice.