Ingredients
For the Noodles:
12 oz yakisoba noodles (fresh is best, but dried works)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of salt (taste and adjust)
The Mix-Ins:
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 cups cabbage, roughly chopped
2 carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped (save some for garnish)
Optional protein: chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu (1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
For the Garnish:
Extra green onions
Sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
A squeeze of fresh lime
Instructions
1. Prepare the Noodles:
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If using dried noodles, cook according to package instructions and set aside.
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If using fresh yakisoba noodles, loosen them up and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, butter, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Cook the Protein:
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Heat a pan over medium-high heat with vegetable oil.
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Sauté your chosen protein (chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu) until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté the Vegetables:
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In the same pan, add vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion, cabbage, and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crunchy.
5. Combine the Noodles:
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Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
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Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
6. Finish and Serve:
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Add your cooked protein back into the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
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Garnish with extra green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Add Extra Veggies: Bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms work well for more color and texture.
Make It Spicy: Add chili paste, sriracha, or red pepper flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
Low-Carb Option: Swap the noodles for zucchini noodles (zoodles) or another low-carb noodle alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese