15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (2024)

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15 Minute Yakisoba with cabbage, broccoli, carrots, bonito and seaweed flakes garnish. December is a new month which means a new recipe swap with Recipe Swap Club! I was tasked with Recipe Road Test and pickedthe authentic Japanese Yakisoba inspired byErin’s foodie experience at the University in Hakodate, where she attended college. I made a few changes to the recipe such as making it vegan swapping pork for broccoli. Make sure to visit Recipe Road Test for some great recipes from around the world. Erin, the blogger behind Recipe Road Test has 2 young children who are picky eaters so I am sure a few of you out there can relate to that scenario and she makes recipes that taste great and really work for families. The kind of recipes that you will want make over and over again.

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I ventured out to Jungle Jim’s in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Jungle Jim’s has literally every type of food from around the world and tons of fresh produce so it was a perfect place to gather my ingredients. I had one issue though. Soba noodles. There were 2 aisles of Japanese noodles all in Japanese of course and so I grabbed one that looked like Soba but ended up being something different. Oopsie. The noodles are close enough to soba but I am not sure I can technically call this Yakisoba but you are going to grab the right noodle when you pick up your ingredients and not be a ding dong like me. You will be able to find all the ingredients needed at an Asian market or Amazon and I have links below of the products you want to look for.

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Yakisoba typically has cabbage in it and then various vegetables of your choice. I picked up cabbage, organic carrots so I could get the various colors that look beautiful and bright, spring onion, and broccoli. My kids love broccoli so its basically become our go to veggie at this point. Of course, you can opt out of vegetables and add chicken or pork. The Chinese place we order fromhas a delicious Lo Mein and we always ask for no vegetables. Then, we battle on the phone to clarify we want no vegetables.

“Order of Lo Mein, no vegetables please. ”

“Lo Mein, no veggie?”

“Yeah, no veggie on the Lo Mein.”

“You sure? No veggie Lo Mein.”

I feel pressure to respond with an explanation “Carbo load me up today because it has been a long day and I need comfort noodles and not vegetables while I lay in bed and stuff my face.” I don’t really respond with that… just the back and forth verifying no veggie. [Get to the point Amber]. Customize this dish how you please.

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15 Minute Yakisoba is simple to make and on top we put dried Bonito flakes and Aonori seaweed. Aaron kept telling me he didn’t want the fish food on top (Bonito flakes) but I made him eat them anyways and he enjoyed it. Recipe Road Test suggested powdered seaweed but we just broke ours up into little flakes. Next time I make this recipe, I will change two things. One: buy the correct noodles and Two: grab a hot sauce for on top. Would be awesome with something spice added!

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (was recommended to use 2 teaspoons but I like olive oil and wanted to give a light coating to all the veggies)
  • .5 bunch of cabbage (can use the whole bunch as it shrinks while cooking)
  • 3 carrots julienned
  • 4 spring onions thinkly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • Japanese noodles, such as soba or udon noodles
  • 6 tablespoons Yakisoba sauce
  • Bonito flakes to garnish
  • Aonori seaweed to garnish
  1. Gather ingredients, wash vegetables well, grab a wok, cutting board, knife, strainer, measuring cup and tongs.
  2. Cut the carrots, onions, broccoli and cabbage. Set aside.
  3. Cook the noodles in the wok on a medium to high heat according to package directions. My directions had one step in English. "Cook until soft" I cooked the noodles for about 3 minutes and strained.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and your vegetable mixture to the same wok. Cook for 5 minutes tossing every so often.
  5. Add the noodles and 6 tablespoons yakisoba sauce. Mix for one minute. Taste. May need to add a pinch more yakisoba sauce according to your taste preference. Cook one more minute.
  6. Place into bowls and garnish with the Bonito and Aonori seaweed flakes.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes

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  1. 15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (11)Chris

    Sorry, you cook the soba noodles in the wok? You don’t boil them in water?

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    • 15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (12)Amber

      Yes, still cook the noodles according to the package directions. I used the wok so I didn’t dirty any more pans.

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FAQs

What noodle to use for yakisoba? ›

Yakisoba does not use buckwheat soba noodles. Instead, it uses mushi chukamen (蒸し中華麺), which are steamed Chinese-style noodles made from wheat flour, kansui, and water. These noodles have a yellowish color due to the kansui but are not egg noodles.

What are the ingredients in yakisoba instant noodles? ›

Ingredients: noodles 88.7% (WHEAT FLOUR, palm oil, salt, flour improvers (E500, E451), stabilizer E501, thickening agent E412, antioxidant E306), seasoning powder 11.3% (sugar, dextrose, salt, Worcestershire sauce powder {Worcestershire sauce (vinegar , molasses, corn syrup, salt, coloring E150d, spices (CELERY), sugar ...

What is special about yakisoba? ›

Yakisoba's irresistible appeal lay in its perfect balance of flavors, textures, and its humble origins. The true magic, however, lies in the sauce. There are many different recipes, but yakisoba sauce has been refined over generations, and is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy.

How do you make instant yakisoba taste better? ›

Simply combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper into a bowl and add your cooked noodles. Stir to coat, and you're done!

Can you use ramen noodles for yakisoba? ›

Pour the yakisoba sauce over the noodles and sprinkle a dash of black pepper for an extra kick of flavor. Cook the mixture, stirring continuously, until the sauce has fully incorporated with the ramen noodles, ensuring each strand is coated evenly.

Can I substitute spaghetti for yakisoba noodles? ›

Yakisoba noodles: While fresh yakisoba noodles are ideal, they can be hard to come by. Dried chow mein stir-fry noodles make an excellent substitute. You can also use spaghetti. Remember, if using dried noodles, you'll need about half the amount in weight.

What is yakisoba sauce made of? ›

Enter yakisoba sauce – loaded with a delightful blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing combo of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors! This sauce is like the superhero sidekick of yakisoba noodles.

Is instant yakisoba healthy? ›

A vast majority of instant noodles are low in calories, but are also low in fibre and protein. They are also notorious for being high in fat, carbohydrates, and sodium. While you will be able to get some micronutrients from instant noodles, they lack important nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, and more.

What's the difference between yakisoba and ramen? ›

So while yakisoba is this sizzling, stir fried, big bowl of crispy noodles, ramen is a really comforting, like, soul warming bowl of noodles with broth. and a wide array of toppings.

Which is healthier yakisoba or udon? ›

Which is Healthier, Udon or Soba? With its wholegrain like appearance and buckwheat heavy base, Soba is the healthier choice when it comes to your Asian noodle game. This is because buckwheat is lower in carbohydrates and lower in calories so it's a good choice for those trying to cut back.

What does yaki mean in Japanese? ›

The word "yaki" (meaning, basically, "cooked over direct. heat") shows up in the names of many well-known Japanese dishes. Some of the best known include teriyaki (meat or tofu cooked in a glistening. glaze), yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), sukiyaki (a shallow pan.

Is yakisoba just chow mein? ›

A variety of meat and vegetables are used in chow mein, but in yakisoba, pork is the meat of choice and cabbage, carrots, onions, bean sprouts, and green peppers are commonly used.

How to make maruchan yakisoba noodles? ›

PREPARE YAKISOBAPREPARE YAKISOBA

Add packet #1 and fill water to the line indicated. Microwave covered on high for 4 minutes. Let cool for 1 minute before adding packet #2. Stir until fully combined and repeat for the second package.

How to cook instant Japanese noodles? ›

Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.

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