Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 14 ounces stir fry udon noodles (yaki udon noodles) ((2 packages))
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin (or use sake as a substitute)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dashi powder ((optional, for extra umami))
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes ((optional, for spicy))
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided (sesame oil is GREAT here))
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast (or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (or you can use pork loin, pork belly, seafood, or tofu))
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
• 1 large bell pepper (thinly sliced (add hotter peppers, too, if you'd like!))
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cabbage (thinly sliced or shredded)
• 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
• 4 scallions (thinly sliced)
• For Garnish. Bonito flakes, sesame seeds, chili flakes, fresh chopped green onion.