Description
A flavorful and satisfying Japanese stir-fry noodle dish featuring yakisoba noodles tossed with vegetables and an optional protein, all coated in a savory, tangy sauce made from Worcestershire, soy, ketchup, and oyster sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty street food-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz yakisoba noodles (fresh or dried)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ pound chicken breast or pork (optional), thinly sliced
Yakisoba Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: If using dried yakisoba noodles, cook them according to package instructions until tender, then drain. If using fresh yakisoba noodles, gently loosen them without breaking and set aside for cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, and sugar until smooth and well combined to create the yakisoba sauce.
- Cook Meat (Optional): Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken or pork and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion, minced garlic, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but remain crisp. Add shredded cabbage and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until cabbage is just tender.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the prepared noodles back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the yakisoba sauce over the mixture and toss everything together thoroughly until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in chopped green onions. Serve the yakisoba hot, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and consider adding tofu or mushrooms.
- You can double the sauce if you prefer a saucier dish.
- Yakisoba also works well with shrimp or beef as alternative protein options.
