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Yakisoba

Cultural Context

Yakisoba is a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, often enjoyed at festivals and street food stalls. It combines Chinese-style wheat noodles with a variety of vegetables and proteins, seasoned with a sweet and savory sauce. The dish reflects Japan's culinary adaptation of Chinese cuisine, making it a beloved comfort food.

JapaneseJPmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
thinly sliced pork
1/2 small to medium onion (or 1/4 large onion, about 2-3 oz)
carrots
green onions
3 oz cabbage
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons water
cooking oil

yakisoba noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant ramen noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while instant ramen is often cheaper.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are more budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is more nutritious, while green cabbage is often less expensive.

1

Prep the protein by slicing pork into 1-inch pieces and set aside.

2

Slice half of a small to medium onion (or 1/4 of a large onion) into thin slices.

3

Slice carrots diagonally.

4

Cut green onions in half lengthwise and then into 1-inch long pieces.

5

Cut 3 oz of cabbage into small pieces.

6

Mix the sauce by combining 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 3 teaspoons of water.

7

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

8

Add the pork to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

9

Add all the sliced vegetables to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

10

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.

11

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet to make room for the noodles.

12

Place the fresh yakisoba noodles in the pan and fry for about 1 minute on each side to achieve a nice crunch.

13

Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir-fry everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-freesoy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Japanese Fried NoodlesYakisoba Noodles
Local Name: 焼きそば

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