Name: Yakisoba Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese

Yakisoba is a popular Japanese street food dish featuring stir-fried noodles with vegetables, savory sauce, and optional protein like chicken, pork, or tofu. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and easy to customize based on what you have on hand. With its sweet and tangy sauce and quick cooking time, Yakisoba makes the perfect weeknight dinner or lunch!

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Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
Prep the noodles:
If using fresh yakisoba noodles, loosen them under warm running water and set aside. If using instant noodles, prepare according to package instructions (without seasoning packets) and drain.
Cook the protein (if using):
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your protein and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables:
In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onions, carrots, and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes. Add the cabbage and mushrooms and stir-fry another 2 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
Add the noodles and sauce:
Return the protein to the pan. Add the noodles and pour the sauce over everything. Toss well to coat and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and evenly coated.
Garnish and serve:
Serve hot, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and pickled red ginger if desired.

Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy.
Vegetarian? Skip the meat and oyster sauce or use mushroom sauce instead.
Yakisoba noodles are available at Asian markets; if you can’t find them, ramen noodles (without the seasoning packet) or udon can work in a pinch.