Description
Yakisoba is a savory Japanese stir-fry dish made with noodles, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce. It’s a versatile, quick-cooking meal perfect for weeknights and customizable with your favorite proteins or kept vegetarian.
Ingredients
12 oz yakisoba noodles (or ramen noodles, discard seasoning packet)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound chicken breast or pork, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Yakisoba Sauce:
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- If using fresh yakisoba noodles, rinse and separate them under warm water. If using dry noodles, cook according to package directions and drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. If using meat, stir-fry until fully cooked, then remove from skillet.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes, until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the noodles, cooked meat (if using), and sauce. Stir-fry everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap out the meat for tofu or mushrooms to make it vegetarian or vegan.
Use udon or soba noodles for a different texture.
Top with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for added crunch.
Add chili paste or sriracha for extra heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
