Description
Yakisoba noodles bring Japanese street food magic right to home kitchens with a quick, flavor-packed stir-fry that dances between savory and sweet. Crisp vegetables, tender noodles, and umami-rich sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) pork (or chicken), thinly sliced
Noodles:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) yakisoba noodles (or substitute with ramen or udon noodles)
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare yakisoba noodles according to package directions, then thoroughly drain and reserve for later integration.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Introduce sliced protein (pork or chicken) to the hot surface, searing until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions, julienned carrots, and colorful bell peppers into the pan, quickly stir-frying for 2-3 minutes to maintain vegetable crispness.
- Create a flavor foundation by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water in a separate mixing vessel.
- Transfer the prepared noodles into the skillet, cascading the aromatic sauce mixture over the ingredients.
- Vigorously toss and fold all components, ensuring comprehensive sauce coverage and uniform heat distribution.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, enabling noodles to absorb the robust seasoning.
- Enhance with freshly cracked black pepper, providing a subtle piquant undertone.
- Finish the dish with optional garnishes of pickled ginger and toasted sesame seeds for textural complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Noodle Texture Tip: Rinse cooked noodles with cold water to prevent sticking and maintain their perfect al dente consistency.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap pork or chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to suit different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Sauce Balance: Adjust sauce ingredients proportionally to control sweetness, saltiness, and overall flavor intensity according to personal taste.
- Vegetable Crunch: Cut vegetables uniformly and stir-fry quickly to preserve their vibrant colors and crisp texture, ensuring maximum nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg