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Comfort food-creamy mushroom udon noodles

Creamy Mushroom Udon Noodles — The Ultimate Comfort Food You Can Make in 20 Minutes

By Edamama Bean
If you’ve been craving something warm, comforting, and just a little bit fancy, this creamy mushroom udon noodle recipe might be your new favorite weeknight dinner. It’s rich and silky from the cream, deeply savory thanks to umami-packed mushrooms, and perfectly slurpable with those chewy, glossy udon noodles we all know and love. If you need a homemade noodle recipe, you can find it here Homemade Udon Noodles
Think of this dish as the ultimate hug in a bowl — the kind of cozy meal that makes you want to curl up under a blanket with a big mug of tea afterward. And the best part? It’s surprisingly quick and easy to make, even on a busy night. 
So grab your chopsticks and let’s make some creamy mushroom magic!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Frying Pan
  • Spoon
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • Udon Noodles
  • A Bunch of Mushrooms I used white caps this time
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
  • Black Pepper to Taste
  • 1/2 Cup of Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tbsp Of Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Of Garlic
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Optional toppings: Scallions sesame seeds, chili flakes, or a drizzle of truffle oil for extra flair.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the udon noodles

  • If you’re using frozen udon, drop them in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until they separate. Fresh ones take just about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside — but keep them slightly underdone since they’ll finish cooking in the sauce.

Step 2: Sauté the mushrooms

  • In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5–6 minutes until they’re browned and fragrant. Don’t rush this part — letting the mushrooms caramelize builds big flavor.

Step 3: Add aromatics and make sauce

  • Toss in the garlic and sauté until the kitchen smells amazing (about 2 minutes). While your mushrooms are cooking start making the sauce which is oyster sauce, soy sauce, pepper and chicken broth. Mix it all together.

Step 4: Deglaze & flavor

  • Pour in the sauce we just mixed. Stir to coat all the mushrooms and let it simmer for a couple of minutes — this creates a deeply savory base for the creamy sauce.

Step 5: Add the cream

  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6: Add the noodles

  • Toss the udon noodles into the pan and coat them well with the sauce. Let everything simmer together for another minute so the noodles can absorb the creamy, mushroomy goodness.

Step 7: Taste and finish

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add toppings like chopped scallions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes for a little kick.
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