Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir fry noodles dish with pork and vegetables, and it's seasoned with a sweet & savory sauce similar to Worcestershire sauce.

Yakisoba 

INGREDIENTS

• ½ onion
• 1 carrot
• 3 shiitake mushrooms
• 2 green onions/scallions
• 4 cabbage leaves
• ¾ lb sliced pork belly (340 g; or your choice of meat and/or seafood)
• 2 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, canola, etc)
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 package Yakisoba Noodles (one package comes with 3 servings, 16-17 oz or 454-480 g)
• 4-6 Tbsp yakisoba sauce (Recipe follows)

Yakisoba Sauce (Makes ½ cup (8 Tbsp))

• 4 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Japanese brand "Bulldog" Worcestershire sauce (Usuta-so-su, ウスターソース) is milder and less sour than Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce.
• 4 tsp oyster sauce (If you're allergic to shellfish, use LEE KUM KEE Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce)
• 4 tsp ketchup
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar (Add more sugar, if needed)

Toppings (optional)

• Aonori (dried green seaweed)
• pickled red ginger (beni shoga or kizami beni shoga)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gather all the ingredients.

   

To Make Yakisoba Sauce

1. Whisk all the ingredients for Yakisoba sauce. It's important to taste the sauce and see if you need to add more sugar (For example, some ketchup is sweeter than others while some Worcestershire sauce is less sour than others.). Set aside.

To Make Yakisoba

1. Slice the onion, cut the carrot into julienned strips, and slice the shiitake mushrooms.
2. Chop the green onion into 2 inch pieces, cut the cabbage into small bite pieces and cut the meat into 1 inch pieces.
3. In a skillet or wok, heat oil on medium high heat. Cook the meat until no longer pink.
4. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the cabbage and cook until almost tender.
6. Lastly add the green onion and shiitake mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
7. Transfer the yakisoba noodles to a sieve and quickly run hot water over yakisoba noodle. Separate the noodles with hands. Add the noodles to the skillet/wok, and lower the heat to medium. It’s best to use tongs to combine the noodles with ingredients. Keep an eye on the noodles as they may stick to the skillet/wok.
8. Add Yakisoba Sauce. Depending on the amount of ingredients, adjust the amount of sauce to use. Mix all together using tongs. Transfer to plates and garnish with dried green seaweed and pickled red ginger. Serve immediately.

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