Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Japanese Yakisoba Noodles stir-fried with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade or store-bought yakisoba sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or satisfying lunch, this recipe brings authentic street food flavors to your kitchen with simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces yakisoba noodles (fresh or cooked from package)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs or pork, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup yakisoba sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Optional Toppings
- Pickled ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Nori strips
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: If using packaged yakisoba noodles, loosen them by soaking in warm water or microwaving briefly according to package directions to separate them for easier stir-frying.
- Cook the Protein: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken or pork and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the sliced onion, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrots to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they are slightly softened but still retain a bit of crunch.
- Add the Noodles: Add the prepared yakisoba noodles to the pan with the cooked meat and vegetables. Toss everything together to combine evenly.
- Season the Dish: Pour in the yakisoba sauce and soy sauce. Stir well to coat the noodles and vegetables thoroughly with the sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until the dish is heated through and the flavors have melded together, with slight caramelization.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the sliced green onions on top, and add any optional toppings like pickled ginger, sesame seeds, or nori strips. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or pork with shrimp, tofu, or simply use extra vegetables for a vegetarian or meatless version.
- Homemade yakisoba sauce can be created by mixing Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, and a bit of sugar to taste for an authentic flavor.
- If fresh yakisoba noodles are unavailable, you can use spaghetti noodles as a substitute, but the texture will differ slightly.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
