Yakisoba (Japanese Fried Noodles)

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Yakisoba (Japanese Fried Noodles) - Yakisoba or Japanese fried noodles is a popular dish. Inspired by Chinese fried noodles, this yakisoba recipe is made with cabbage, carrot, and pork.

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What Is Yakisoba

Yakisoba or Japanese fried noodles (焼きそば) is one of the most popular Japanese recipes. Yaki means “cooked over direct heat” in Japanese language and soba means noodles. As most Asian foods originated from China, this recipe is precisely the Japanese version of Chinese chow mein.


Taste And Flavor Profile Of Yakisoba

Easy homemade Chinese inspired yakisoba recipe with cabbage, carrot, and pork.

While similar to the Chinese version, this Japanese rendition of fried noodle has its own unique flavors. First of all, the texture of the ramen noodles is distinctly different. Secondly, the sharp-flavored benishoga (pickled ginger strips) served on top of the dish delivers a bold flavor unlike any Asian noodles.

The seasonings used in the recipe are also different. I like to add a splash or two cooking sake (Japanese rice wine) and mirin (sweet rice wine) to elevate the taste of this classic noodle dish. For an extra burst of umami, consider adding a shoyu egg to this dish.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 552 calories per serving.

Yakisoba or Japanese fried noodles picked with a pair of chopsticks in a bowl ready to serve.

What To Serve With Yakisoba

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4.80 from 5 votes

Yakisoba (Japanese Fried Noodles)

Yakisoba or Japanese fried noodles is a popular dish. Inspired by Chinese fried noodles, this yakisoba recipe is made with cabbage, carrot, and pork.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients  

  • 12 oz (350g) yakisoba, rinsed with water and drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 oz (60g) pork, cut into small pieces and marinated with some soy sauce
  • 2 oz (60g) cabbage, roughly chopped into pieces
  • 2 oz (60g) carrot, cut into thin strips
  • some scallions, cut into thin threads
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1/2 teaspoon mirin
  • 3 dashes white pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
  • salt , to taste

Instructions 

  • Heat a wok with oil and add the garlic. Stir-fry until it turns light brown. Then, add the pork and stir quickly for a few moments before adding the cabbage and carrot. Stir a few times, then add the noodles and all the seasonings.
  • Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables and noodles are cooked, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately with some benishoga (Japanese pickled ginger).

Notes

You can find fresh yakisoba noodles at Japanese stores or Asian stores. Usually, they come with yakisoba seasoning sauce. You can use the sauce or make yakisoba from scratch using my yakisoba recipe above.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people, Calories: 552kcal, Carbohydrates: 91g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 1603mg, Potassium: 472mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 3177IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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