Best 4 Okinawa Stir Fried Soba Noodles Yakisoba Recipes

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Okinawa stir fried soba noodles, also known as Yakisoba, is a popular Japanese dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It is commonly served as a quick and convenient meal, and it is a favorite among both locals and tourists in Okinawa. The dish typically consists of stir-fried soba noodles, vegetables, and meat, and is often topped with a flavorful sauce. With its combination of savory and sweet flavors, Yakisoba is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

YAKISOBA (焼きそば)



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Yakisoba is a classic Japanese street food made by stir-frying vegetables, meat and noodles with a sweet and savory sauce. My version retains the taste of authentic Yakisoba but adapts the technique and ingredients for non-Japanese kitchens.

Provided by Marc Matsumoto

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

230 grams fresh yellow noodles ((such as ramen))
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
100 grams pork belly ((or bacon, thinly sliced & chopped))
100 grams onion ((~1/2 small onion, sliced))
100 grams cabbage ((~2 leaves, chopped))
60 grams carrot ((~1/2 carrot, julienned))
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Aonori ((for garnish))
Benishoga ((for garnish))

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles according to the directions on the package. When the noodles are done, drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water, using your fingers to agitate the noodles. Drain as much water off the noodles as possible by using a dropping motion with both hands and yanking up suddenly. Toss the noodles with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
  • Prep the vegetables and make the sauce by whisking together the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, honey and white pepper in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed frying pan or griddle over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil along with the pork belly or bacon. Fry until the fat from the pork has started to render out.
  • Add the carrots, onions, and cabbage and stir fry using two spatulas until the vegetables are vibrant in color and starting to wilt (they don't need to be fully cooked through yet).
  • Add noodles and toss with the oil in the pan. If you notice they are sticking, add some more oil directly onto the noodles.
  • Drizzle the sauce evenly over the noodles and continue tossing and frying until the noodles are a uniform color and you can smell the sauce starts to caramelize.
  • Plate the yakisoba and sprinkle with aonori and benishoga to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 831 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC YAKISOBA



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This authentic yakisoba was taught to me by my host mother when I lived in Osaka, Japan. It is the real deal and my friends love it.

Provided by veithk

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (8 ounce) packages buckwheat soba noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut against the grain in thin strips
2 cups carrots, cut into julienne strips
1 medium onion, cut into julienne strips
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ head napa cabbage, shredded
⅔ cup yakisoba sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons pickled red ginger (beni shoga), or to taste
4 tablespoons kizami nori (dried flaked aonori seaweed), or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add pork and stir-fry with a pinch of salt and pepper, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate, reserving oil in wok. Add carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add cabbage to the wok and stir-fry briefly, about 1 minute. Add drained soba noodles. Pour in 1/2 the yakisoba sauce and stir-fry until noodles and vegetables are covered with sauce, about 3 minutes. Return pork to the wok. Add additional sauce as desired. Remove from heat.
  • Garnish yakisoba with kizami nori and a small pile of beni shoga just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.6 calories, Carbohydrate 110.2 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2220.2 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

YAKISOBA



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Make and share this Yakisoba recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4-1 lb boneless steak, inexpensive and partially frozen
2 (10 ounce) packages Birds Eye frozen Japanese-style vegetables or 2 (10 ounce) packages Birds Eye frozen Chinese-style vegetables
3 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles or 4 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, broken up
soy sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Cut semi-frozen steak into thin bite size pieces and stir-fry over medium heat until thoroughly browned, heat 2 quarts water to rapid boil while stir-frying meat.
  • Add 1 to 2 seasoning packets of seasoning mix from noodles to steak.
  • Add Ramen noodles to water and boil 3 minutes.
  • While cooking noodles, add vegetables and soy sauce to taste to steak and heat thoroughly.
  • When noodles are done, drain and add to steak and vegetable mixture.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Note: Chicken, pork or shrimp can be substituted for steak.

YAKISOBA



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Soba noodles are a Japanese noodle made with buckwheat flour; if your supermarket doesn't have them in the international foods aisle, try an Asian market. This is not a strictly authentic yakisoba, but it's awfully good!

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or tonkatsu sauce for a more authentic taste)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced ginger, about a 1-inch piece
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 onion, sliced into wedges
1/2 medium head cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
8 ounces soba noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet combine sesame oil, canola oil and tonkatsu or hoisin sauce. Stir fry 30 seconds. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry an additional 30 seconds. Add chicken and soy sauce and stir fry until chicken is no longer pink. Remove mixture from pan, set aside and keep warm.
  • In the emptied pan combine the onion, cabbage, carrots and bean sprouts. Stir fry until cabbage begins to wilt. Stir in the cooked noodles and the chicken mixture, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles: Use thick, chewy noodles like Japanese soba or Korean udon noodles. These noodles can withstand the high heat of stir-frying and won't become mushy.
  • Cook the noodles properly: Before stir-frying, boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them well and rinse them with cold water to remove any excess starch.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help to prevent the noodles from sticking. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet.
  • Stir-fry the noodles over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the noodles and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Add the sauce gradually: Start by adding a small amount of sauce and then add more to taste. This will help to prevent the noodles from becoming too salty or too sweet.
  • Serve the noodles immediately: Yakisoba is best served hot and fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook the noodles and sauce separately and then reheat them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Okinawa stir-fried soba noodles, or yakisoba, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its combination of chewy noodles, savory sauce, and colorful vegetables, yakisoba is a surefire hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give yakisoba a try. You won't be disappointed!

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