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Yakisoba

Japan

Yakisoba is a beloved fixture of Japanese summer festivals, cooked on large griddles by street vendors and eaten straight from the paper tray.

Japanese stir-fried noodles tossed with vegetables, pork and a distinctive tangy-sweet sauce — a popular street food found at festivals across Japan.

Authentic Japan Yakisoba recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
495 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gyakisoba noodles
200gpork belly, sliced
150gcabbage, shredded
1carrot, julienned
4 tbspyakisoba sauce
pickled gingerto serve

Method

1

Stir-fry pork until cooked through and lightly crisped.

2

Add cabbage and carrot, stir-frying until just tender.

3

Add the noodles and yakisoba sauce, tossing everything together over high heat until well combined.

4

Serve hot, topped with pickled ginger.

Chef's Tip

Loosen the noodles under warm water first if they're clumped together, so they separate easily in the pan.

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