Description
Yakisoba is a savory Japanese stir-fried noodle dish packed with vegetables, protein, and a tangy-sweet sauce similar to chow mein. Customize with whatever vegetables and protein you desire.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 servings yakisoba noodles
For the Yakisoba Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Kewpie mayo (for drizzling)
Optional Toppings:
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and move the vegetables over to the side of the skillet.
- On the other side, add the sliced pork belly and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Move the pork belly over to the side with the vegetables.
- Prepare your yakisoba noodles according to the package instructions (I typically buy frozen yakisoba noodles, which simply requires me to let them sit in a pan with water until they thaw). Add your yakisoba noodles to the skillet with the vegetables and pork.
- Add the yakisoba sauce ingredients (except for the Kewpie mayo) and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
- Transfer the yakisoba to plates or a serving dish. Drizzle Kewpie mayo over the top for creaminess. Add optional toppings like aonori, katsuobushi, and beni shoga for an authentic finishing touch. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4