Authentic Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-fried Noodles)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp tomato ketchup
- ½ tbsp sake
or white wine
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 120 g thin sliced pork belly
- 30 g yellow onion
s
- 30 g green cabbage
roughly chopped
- 200 g pre-boiled Chinese-style noodles
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
vegetable or sunflower
- red pickled ginger
benishoga
- bonito flakes
katsuobushi, optional
- dried green laver powder
aonori
Directions
- 1
Start by making the sauce. Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp tomato ketchup, ½ tbsp sake, ½ tsp sugar, 1 pinch ground black pepper and 1 tsp sesame oil to a small bowl and mix well. Set aside for later.
- 2
If you are using dried noodles, cook them for a few minutes less than the instructed time and pour them into a cullender, rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly so that're not too wet when you fry them.
- 3
Heat the wok or frying pan on medium-high and add 1 tbsp cooking oil. Add 200 g pre-boiled Chinese-style noodles to the wok and cook until both sides are slightly browned and crispy but not burnt, then transfer to a plate and set aside for later.
- 4
Next, add 120 g thin sliced pork belly into the same wok and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry until crispy.
- 5
Add 30 g yellow onion(s) and 30 g green cabbage into the wok together with the pork belly. (If adding other vegetables, add them in order of firmness. E.g Carrots first, mushrooms last etc.)
- 6
Once the vegetables are slightly softened, push everything to one side and add the noodles back in.
- 7
Pour the sauce over the noodles, mixing only the noodles until evenly covered.
- 8
Mix everything together and fry for a 1-2 more minutes. (If you want to add beansprouts, add them here.)
- 9
Dish up and sprinkle generously with red pickled ginger (benishoga), bonito flakes and dried green laver powder (aonori).
- 10
Enjoy!
Authentic Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-fried Noodles)
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About this Recipe
Craving the vibrant, savory flavors of authentic Japanese street food without leaving your kitchen? This quick Authentic Yakisoba recipe brings that beloved experience home in just minutes, letting you enjoy chewy noodles stir-fried with tender pork and fresh vegetables.
This recipe works wonders by balancing a classic tangy sauce that perfectly coats every strand of noodle and piece of pork. It’s a remarkably fast yet flavorful way to prepare a satisfying meal, designed to deliver that genuine yakisoba taste with minimal fuss.
Prepare for a delightful dance of textures and tastes: springy, savory Chinese-style noodles mingle with tender, thin-sliced pork belly and crisp, fresh vegetables like yellow onion and green cabbage. The sauce, a harmonious blend of oyster, soy, and Worcestershire sauces, ketchup, and sake, provides a rich, slightly sweet, and tangy coating that truly defines this classic dish. It's a satisfying, flavorful experience that feels both comforting and exotic, a true taste of Japanese culinary tradition.
While thin-sliced pork belly is traditional, you can easily swap it for chicken, shrimp, or even firm tofu for a vegetarian option. Feel free to incorporate other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or carrots alongside the onion and cabbage. If sake isn't on hand, a dry white wine makes a suitable substitute in the sauce. Don't forget the optional but highly recommended garnishes like red pickled ginger (benishoga), bonito flakes (katsuobushi), and dried green laver powder (aonori) for that authentic street food finish.
This Authentic Yakisoba is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a casual weekend lunch, or as a fun dish to share with friends.