Description
Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with tender noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. It’s quick to prepare, incredibly versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners or satisfying takeout-style cravings at home.
Ingredients
- 12 oz yakisoba noodles (fresh or pre-cooked)
- 1/2 lb chicken, beef, or tofu, sliced
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup yakisoba sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking
- Pickled ginger (beni shoga), optional for topping
- Aonori (dried seaweed powder), optional for garnish
Instructions
- If using packaged yakisoba noodles, loosen them by steaming or soaking in warm water as directed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced meat or tofu and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the same pan. Stir-fry the onions, carrots, and cabbage until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Return the cooked meat or tofu to the pan and combine with vegetables.
- Add the yakisoba noodles to the pan and pour the yakisoba sauce evenly over the top.
- Stir-fry everything together for another 2–3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and evenly coated in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, pickled ginger, and aonori if using.
Notes
Use shrimp or tofu for pescatarian or vegetarian versions.Customize with extra vegetables like mushrooms, bean sprouts, or bell peppers.Substitute yakisoba sauce with teriyaki or soy-based stir-fry sauce for variety.Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.Udon or ramen noodles can be used if yakisoba noodles are unavailable.Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or sauce to revive texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
