Yakisoba Recipe (Easy Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)
Quick and easy Yakisoba recipe with vegetables and homemade sauce. Light, flavorful, and perfect for busy dinners. Ready in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Yakisoba
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Budget-friendly weeknight dinner
- Perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors
- Uses simple ingredients you already have
- Easily customizable with chicken, beef, shrimp, or veggies
- Great for meal prep and leftovers
Ingredients
- 2 packs yakisoba noodles (pre-steamed or dried)
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp – optional)
Yakisoba Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
How to Make Yakisoba (Step-by-Step)
1. Prep the Noodles
Loosen the yakisoba noodles by microwaving for 30 seconds or running under warm water.
2. Stir-Fry the Veggies
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add Protein (Optional)
Cook chicken, tofu, or shrimp until fully done and lightly browned.
4. Add Noodles
Add noodles to the pan and toss with vegetables.
5. Add Yakisoba Sauce
Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss until everything is coated and slightly caramelized.
6. Serve Hot
Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with miso soup
- Add a fried egg on top
- Pair with Japanese cucumber salad
- Garnish with pickled ginger (beni shoga)
Storage & Reheating
How to Store Yakisoba
- Store in an airtight container
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days
How to Reheat
- Reheat in a pan with 1 tbsp water to soften the noodles
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway
FAQs
1. What noodles are best for yakisoba?
Use pre-steamed yakisoba noodles or dried ramen noodles as a substitute.
2. Can I make yakisoba without meat?
Yes! Add mushrooms, tofu, or extra veggies.
3. What can I replace oyster sauce with?
Use soy sauce + a little sugar, or hoisin sauce.
4. Can I make yakisoba spicy?
Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
5. Is yakisoba good for meal prep?
Yes, it reheats well and stays fresh for 3 days in the fridge.
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