Yakisoba is a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish featuring wheat or buckwheat noodles fried with vegetables and meat or seafood. It’s seasoned with a savory sauce and often garnished with beni shoga (pickled red ginger) and aonori (dried seaweed).

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

• 2 packages yakisoba noodles (cook according to package directions)
• 1/4 head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 200g pork, thinly sliced
• Additional vegetables of your choice (bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, etc.)
• 4 tablespoons yakisoba sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • Vegetable oil, as needed

Instructions

1. Marinate the pork with the marinade ingredients.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned.
3. Add the vegetables to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Add the yakisoba noodles to the skillet and stir-fry until heated through.
5. Pour in the yakisoba sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, and stir to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips

• Cook the yakisoba noodles according to the package directions.
• Use your favorite vegetables for this recipe.
• Use your favorite yakisoba sauce.
• Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Health and beauty benefits

Yakisoba offers several health and beauty benefits. Firstly, yakisoba contains plenty of vegetables like cabbage and carrots, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. These nutrients help improve digestive function and regulate the intestinal environment. Additionally, moderate carbohydrates provide an energy source, aiding in maintaining physical strength. By adding meat or seafood, you can supplement protein, which contributes to muscle maintenance and promotes metabolism. Overall, as a balanced meal, yakisoba helps maintain both beauty and health.