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Yakisoba Recipe

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Despite its name, yakisoba (“fried buckwheat”) doesn’t actually contain soba (buckwheat) noodles. Instead, it’s made with wheat-based noodles similar to Chinese chow mein. Yakisoba traces its origins back to the post-World War II era when wheat flour became widely available in Japan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Yakisoba Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sugar

For the Noodles and Stir-Fry:

  • 400g yakisoba noodles (pre-cooked or fresh)
  • 200g chicken, pork, or beef (thinly sliced; optional for vegetarians)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 medium carrot (julienned)
  • 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:

  • Pickled ginger (beni shoga)
  • Dried seaweed flakes (aonori)
  • Bonito flakes (optional)
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Yakisoba Sauce:
    In a small mixing bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar.
    Mix well until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Cook the Protein (Optional):
    Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.
    Add the sliced meat and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Cook the Vegetables:
    In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil.
    Toss in the onion, carrot, cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
  • Add the Noodles:
    Add the yakisoba noodles to the pan. If using pre-cooked noodles, loosen them by rinsing under warm water before adding.
    Stir-fry the noodles with the vegetables, breaking them apart with a spatula if needed.
  • Combine Everything:
    Return the cooked meat to the pan.
    Pour the yakisoba sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.
  • Season and Garnish:
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Transfer to serving plates and garnish with pickled ginger, dried seaweed flakes, bonito flakes, and sesame seeds.
  • Serve Hot:
    Enjoy your freshly made yakisoba while it’s hot!

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