Japanese Yakisoba (Stir-Fried Noodles)

Japanese yakisoba is a quick, satisfying street-food favorite built around wheat noodles stir-fried with pork and crisp vegetables.

A hot skillet, a short ingredient list, and a savory Worcestershire-soy sauce give the noodles smoky edges without making the dish heavy.

Loosen chilled noodles briefly in hot water before adding them to the skillet so they stir-fry evenly instead of clumping.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with extra sliced green onion, pickled ginger, or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes

Chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms can replace the pork. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot skillet.

Japanese Yakisoba

Savory Japanese stir-fried noodles with pork, cabbage, carrots, and green onions.

Servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Large skillet or wok
• Tongs
• Small mixing bowl
• Chef’s knife

Ingredients

 

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Noodles and vegetables

• 14 oz fresh yakisoba noodles or fresh wheat noodles
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 8 oz pork shoulder thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
• 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot cut into matchsticks
• 2 green onions sliced

Yakisoba sauce

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

Make the sauce:

• Whisk the Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Separate the noodles. If they are chilled, loosen them in hot water for 30 seconds, then drain well.

Stir-fry:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until lightly browned.
• Add the onion, cabbage, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add the noodles and sauce. Toss continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are glossy and hot.
• Fold in the green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

• Keep the pan hot and avoid overcrowding so the noodles develop lightly charred edges.
• Taste before adding salt because the sauces are already savory.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1180mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g

Calories: 520kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Japanese Noodles, Stir-Fried Noodles, Yakisoba