Yakisoba (Japanese Style Chow Mein)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 3
Yakisoba (Japanese Style Chow Mein)
in Noodles

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 packages yakisoba noodles or ( 7 ounce ) packages angel hair pasta
1/4 lb pork ( sliced or ground )
1 carrot
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
4 shiitake mushrooms ( optional )
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
531
Sugar
10g
Fat
19g
Yakisoba is a popular Japanese dish that originated in China. It is a stir-fried noodle dish that can be made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and sauces. Typically, soba noodles are used to make Yakisoba, but in this recipe, it is made using standard angel hair pasta. The dish is customizable according to one's taste and preferences by adding different types of meats or veggies. Yakisoba is often enjoyed at festivals and fairs in Japan and can also be found at many Japanese restaurants all around the world.

Instructions

1.Boil water in a pot and cook the noodles as per the instructions.
2.Drain the noodles and set aside.
3.In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and saute pork until brown.
4.Add chopped cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and cook for a minute or two.
5.Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, black pepper, and stir.
6.Add the cooked noodles to the pan and mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.

PROS

Yakisoba is quick, easy, and delicious to make.
This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend meal as it doesn’t take much time or effort.

With the addition of vegetables and protein, this dish is a complete meal on its own and can be customized according to one’s liking.

CONS

Yakisoba, like any other noodle dish, is carb-heavy.
It can be high in sodium and calories depending on the sauce used.
It’s essential to keep a check on the portion size and the ingredients added to the pan, making it a part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Yakisoba is a good source of protein and carbohydrates, making it a filling meal option. With the addition of vegetables like carrots and cabbage, it provides fiber and other essential nutrients.
Soy sauce, used in the recipe, is a fermented food, which promotes gut health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Shiitake mushrooms used in the recipe are known to boost immunity and are a good source of antioxidants.

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