Yakitori is a staple noodle dish that is enjoyed throughout Japan and is often prepared at home as it is easy to prepare, inexpensive, and customizable. Yakisoba is distinctively flavored with a sweet, salty, and savory sauce and pairs well with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and garnishes. If you are cooking yakisoba with pork and cabbage, there are a few important things to keep in mind: use fresh noodles, get your pan nice and hot before adding the noodles, and use a flavorful sauce.
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YAKISOBA WITH PORK AND CABBAGE
Yakisoba is one of those dishes with roots in several countries. Although it's from Japan, it is Chinese influenced, similar to chow mein and lo mein. However you define it, there are thousands of ways to make yakisoba, many of them good. All contain noodles and vegetables, and usually some protein. The dish is always fried in a pan and finished with a somewhat sweet sauce that is put together quickly, from condiments. All of this provides plenty of leeway.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it and add noodles. Cook until just done, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water. Toss noodles with sesame oil to keep them from sticking together, and set aside.
- Put peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add ginger and cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork and cook for about 5 minutes or until the pork is no longer pink and is starting to brown around the edges.
- Add cabbage and carrots to skillet and stir; sprinkle with salt. Continue to cook until vegetables soften, adding a bit of water as needed to keep them from sticking.
- Meanwhile, stir together in a small bowl ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mirin and Tabasco. When vegetables are soft and any liquid has evaporated, add noodles and sauce to skillet. Toss to coat everything well and cook until noodles are warmed through. Serve, topped with chopped scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1230 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
YAKISOBA WITH PORK AND CABBAGE
Nifty Japanese recipe with a tangy sauce; you really get the ginger in this! Comes together quite easily. From Mark Bittman in the New York Times.
Provided by lecole54
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it and add noodles. Cook until just done, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water. Toss noodles with sesame oil to keep them from sticking together, and set aside.
- Put peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add ginger and cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork and cook for about 5 minutes or until the pork is no longer pink and is starting to brown around the edges.
- Add cabbage and carrots to skillet and stir; sprinkle with salt. Continue to cook until vegetables soften, adding a bit of water as needed to keep them from sticking.
- Meanwhile, stir together in a small bowl ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mirin and Tabasco. When vegetables are soft and any liquid has evaporated, add noodles and sauce to skillet. Toss to coat everything well and cook until noodles are warmed through. Serve, topped with chopped scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.5, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 192.4, Sodium 1463.9, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 56.2
AUTHENTIC YAKISOBA
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
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
STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH PORK, CABBAGE, AND GINGER (YAKISOBA)
The most popular person at any Japanese street festival is the yakisoba guy. Standing at a small cart with a hot griddle, he wears a twisted hair band and holds two giant spatulas, one in each hand. With great energy and fanfare he stir-fries a heap of vegetables and pork with chukasoba noodles-the yellow, springy Chinese-style wheat noodles more commonly known as ramen. He finishes with a glug of the special bottled sauce that tastes like a spicier version of tonkatsu sauce, and customers walk toward him like zombies. At home, however, the dish is best cooked one portion at a time.
Provided by Masaharu Morimoto
Categories HarperCollins Noodle Pork Cabbage Ginger Dinner
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium-wide nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers. Add the pork belly, onion, and carrot and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until it wilts slightly and the onion is lightly browned at the edges, about 3 minutes.
- Add the noodles and cook, tossing with tongs, until the noodles are heated through, about 3 minutes. As you toss, gently separate the strands. (If the noodles don't separate easily, add a splash of water to the pan.) Add the sauce and continue to cook, tossing, until thoroughly coated, about 1 minute. Season with more sauce to taste, toss well, and transfer to a bowl. Top with the beni shoga, bonito flakes, and aonori. Eat right away.
Tips:
- Choose the right noodles: Yakisoba noodles are typically made from wheat flour, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as ramen or udon. If you're using dried noodles, be sure to cook them according to the package directions before stir-frying.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Cabbage is a classic yakisoba vegetable, but you can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, bell peppers, onions, or broccoli. Be sure to cut the vegetables into thin strips so that they cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When stir-frying, it's important not to overcrowd the pan. This will cause the vegetables to steam instead of fry, and they won't get that nice caramelized flavor. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Use a good quality sauce: The sauce is what really makes yakisoba special. You can use a store-bought sauce, but it's also easy to make your own. Be sure to use a sauce that's flavorful and slightly sweet.
- Serve immediately: Yakisoba is best served immediately after it's cooked. The noodles will start to get soggy if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Yakisoba is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give yakisoba a try!
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