Classic Yakisoba
Traditional dish · Japanese
A quintessential Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender noodles, savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a rich, tangy sauce. This is the authentic, traditional preparation.
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Ingredients
- Yakisoba noodles4 servings
- Pork belly200g
- Cabbage1/4 head
- Carrots1 medium
- Onion1/2 medium
- Bean sprouts1 cup
- Soy sauce4 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce4 tbsp
- Oyster sauce2 tbsp
- Ketchup1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Aonori (seaweed flakes)for garnish
- Beni shoga (pickled red ginger)for garnish
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, and sugar in a small bowl.
- 2
Thinly slice the pork belly. Shred the cabbage and julienne the carrots. Slice the onion.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add pork belly and cook until browned.
- 4
Add onion, carrots, and cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5
Add the yakisoba noodles and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through.
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with aonori and beni shoga.
