15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (2024)

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15 Minute Yakisoba with cabbage, broccoli, carrots, bonito and seaweed flakes garnish. December is a new month which means a new recipe swap with Recipe Swap Club! I was tasked with Recipe Road Test and pickedthe authentic Japanese Yakisoba inspired byErin’s foodie experience at the University in Hakodate, where she attended college. I made a few changes to the recipe such as making it vegan swapping pork for broccoli. Make sure to visit Recipe Road Test for some great recipes from around the world. Erin, the blogger behind Recipe Road Test has 2 young children who are picky eaters so I am sure a few of you out there can relate to that scenario and she makes recipes that taste great and really work for families. The kind of recipes that you will want make over and over again.

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I ventured out to Jungle Jim’s in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Jungle Jim’s has literally every type of food from around the world and tons of fresh produce so it was a perfect place to gather my ingredients. I had one issue though. Soba noodles. There were 2 aisles of Japanese noodles all in Japanese of course and so I grabbed one that looked like Soba but ended up being something different. Oopsie. The noodles are close enough to soba but I am not sure I can technically call this Yakisoba but you are going to grab the right noodle when you pick up your ingredients and not be a ding dong like me. You will be able to find all the ingredients needed at an Asian market or Amazon and I have links below of the products you want to look for.

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Yakisoba typically has cabbage in it and then various vegetables of your choice. I picked up cabbage, organic carrots so I could get the various colors that look beautiful and bright, spring onion, and broccoli. My kids love broccoli so its basically become our go to veggie at this point. Of course, you can opt out of vegetables and add chicken or pork. The Chinese place we order fromhas a delicious Lo Mein and we always ask for no vegetables. Then, we battle on the phone to clarify we want no vegetables.

“Order of Lo Mein, no vegetables please. ”

“Lo Mein, no veggie?”

“Yeah, no veggie on the Lo Mein.”

“You sure? No veggie Lo Mein.”

I feel pressure to respond with an explanation “Carbo load me up today because it has been a long day and I need comfort noodles and not vegetables while I lay in bed and stuff my face.” I don’t really respond with that… just the back and forth verifying no veggie. [Get to the point Amber]. Customize this dish how you please.

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15 Minute Yakisoba is simple to make and on top we put dried Bonito flakes and Aonori seaweed. Aaron kept telling me he didn’t want the fish food on top (Bonito flakes) but I made him eat them anyways and he enjoyed it. Recipe Road Test suggested powdered seaweed but we just broke ours up into little flakes. Next time I make this recipe, I will change two things. One: buy the correct noodles and Two: grab a hot sauce for on top. Would be awesome with something spice added!

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (was recommended to use 2 teaspoons but I like olive oil and wanted to give a light coating to all the veggies)
  • .5 bunch of cabbage (can use the whole bunch as it shrinks while cooking)
  • 3 carrots julienned
  • 4 spring onions thinkly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • Japanese noodles, such as soba or udon noodles
  • 6 tablespoons Yakisoba sauce
  • Bonito flakes to garnish
  • Aonori seaweed to garnish
  1. Gather ingredients, wash vegetables well, grab a wok, cutting board, knife, strainer, measuring cup and tongs.
  2. Cut the carrots, onions, broccoli and cabbage. Set aside.
  3. Cook the noodles in the wok on a medium to high heat according to package directions. My directions had one step in English. "Cook until soft" I cooked the noodles for about 3 minutes and strained.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and your vegetable mixture to the same wok. Cook for 5 minutes tossing every so often.
  5. Add the noodles and 6 tablespoons yakisoba sauce. Mix for one minute. Taste. May need to add a pinch more yakisoba sauce according to your taste preference. Cook one more minute.
  6. Place into bowls and garnish with the Bonito and Aonori seaweed flakes.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes

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  1. 15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (11)Chris

    Sorry, you cook the soba noodles in the wok? You don’t boil them in water?

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    • 15 Minute Yakisoba - Simply Made Recipes (12)Amber

      Yes, still cook the noodles according to the package directions. I used the wok so I didn’t dirty any more pans.

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What are the ingredients in Nissin yakisoba? ›

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What is special about yakisoba? ›

Yakisoba's irresistible appeal lay in its perfect balance of flavors, textures, and its humble origins. The true magic, however, lies in the sauce. There are many different recipes, but yakisoba sauce has been refined over generations, and is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy.

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Precooked fresh yakisoba noodles, individually packaged and in ready-to-use condition. Just simply unfreeze and it's perfect for stir-fry dishes!

What is yakisoba reddit? ›

• 5y ago. Soba is buckwheat noodles. Yaki means cooked, usually fried can also be grilled. So yakisoba is literally fried buckwheat noodles.

Is instant yakisoba healthy? ›

A vast majority of instant noodles are low in calories, but are also low in fibre and protein. They are also notorious for being high in fat, carbohydrates, and sodium. While you will be able to get some micronutrients from instant noodles, they lack important nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B12, and more.

Is yakisoba ramen healthy? ›

Udon, ramen, yakisoba and somen noodle are all made from white flour and can be made with bleached refined flour which doesn't have many nutrients and high GI – a recipe for overweight and disease!

What does yakisoba mean in Japanese? ›

Yakisoba (Japanese: 焼きそば, [jakiꜜsoba], transl. 'fried noodle'), is a Japanese noodle stir-fried dish. Usually, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, but soba in yakisoba are Chinese-style noodles (chuuka soba) made from wheat flour, typically flavored with a condiment similar to Worcestershire sauce.

What is the most popular yakisoba? ›

Sosu yakisoba is the most popular variation of yakisoba. It is prepared by stir-frying Chinese noodles and other ingredients, such as vegetables, then seasoning them with Worcester sauce or oyster sauce. Food companies also sell special yakisoba sauces.

What kind of noodles do you use for yakisoba? ›

Yakisoba does not use buckwheat soba noodles. Instead, it uses mushi chukamen (蒸し中華麺), which are steamed Chinese-style noodles made from wheat flour, kansui, and water. These noodles have a yellowish color due to the kansui but are not egg noodles.

Can yakisoba noodles go bad? ›

A: All retail ramen, yakisoba, and gyoza/wonton wrapper products have a shelf life of 1 year when kept frozen. All udon products do not need to be frozen or refrigerated, this product is shelf stable and has a shelf life of 11 months.

How long can yakisoba last in the fridge for? ›

Leftovers. Stored in an airtight container, yakisoba will last in the fridge for 1-2 days.

How many days is yakisoba good for? ›

Unopened yakisoba noodles can last a very long time in the pantry, typically up to a year or two depending on the brand and production. Compare the expiration date printed on the package to ensure safety. Once you've opened the package, the noodles should be used within a week when stored in the refrigerator.

What is in Costco yakisoba? ›

Directly from the package, this item contains: Cooked yakisoba noodles, cabbage, soy sauce, soybean oil, carrots, broccoli, chinese pea pods, sugar, water chestnuts, edamame soybeans, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, red bell peppers, water, corn starch, salt, sesame oil, garlic puree, and black pepper.

What is the Chinese version of yakisoba? ›

Lo mein is similar to yakisoba, the dish our noodles were designed for, but the sauce is as simple as oyster sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce, rather than a more complex, fruit-based concoction you find with yakisoba.

Which is better yakisoba or udon? ›

Which is Healthier, Udon or Soba? With its wholegrain like appearance and buckwheat heavy base, Soba is the healthier choice when it comes to your Asian noodle game. This is because buckwheat is lower in carbohydrates and lower in calories so it's a good choice for those trying to cut back.

What is the sauce in Nissin soba noodles? ›

Product Description. Noodles with yakisoba sauce.

Does Nissin yakisoba have pork? ›

It is a combination of pork and chicken extracts, vegetables and fried noodles. It also contains caramel colouring, seasoning and starch. Nissin Yakisoba has a good amount of vitamin from apple, milk ingredients and gelatin. It is easy to make it ready-to-eat.

Is there MSG in Nissin ramen? ›

Delicious as is or tossed with your favorite ingredients, Top Ramen is always a simple pleasure. With reduced sodium content and no added MSG, the great taste you love has been stripped down to its essential noodle goodness. Even vegetarians can enjoy our Soy Sauce and Chili flavors with their favorite toppings.

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ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, SALT, DRIED CARROT FLAKE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CONCENTRATED GREEN CABBAGE JUICE, DEXTROSE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DRIED CORN, DRIED ...

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