Yakisoba

4 servings

20 minutes

Yakisoba is a vibrant and appetizing dish from Japan, popular worldwide. Noodles stir-fried with tender chicken pieces, fresh vegetables, and rich soy sauce gain a deep flavor with spicy notes. The heat of chili paste harmonizes with the softness of cabbage and sweetness of carrots, creating a perfect balance. This dish is not only filling but also incredibly aromatic due to garlic and sesame oil. In Japan, yakisoba is often prepared at street festivals and served hot straight from the pan; at home, it makes an excellent option for a quick and tasty dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 607.5
• Proteins: 50.4g
• Fats: 8.9g
• Carbohydrates: 78g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 600 g
• Ramen noodles: 350 g
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Chinese cabbage: 400 g
• Soy sauce: 120 ml
• Onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Chili paste: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. How to cook yakisoba at home: Boil the noodles for yakisoba in a separate pot until done or pour boiling water over them (according to the package instructions). Drain and let cool. Separate the chicken fillet from the bones and cut into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ramen noodles: 350 g
   • Chicken fillet: 600 g

2. Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a pan, add spicy chili paste. Peel the garlic, chop it finely, and add it to the pan half a minute after the paste, mixing thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Sesame oil: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Chili paste: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Add chopped chicken meat and mix. Fry, stirring, for half a minute. Then pour in half of the soy sauce and mix again. Fry over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 600 g
   • Soy sauce: 120 ml

4. After cooking, transfer the contents of the pan to a small pot and cover with a lid. In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil (if necessary).

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

5. Chop the Beijing cabbage, peel and finely chop the onion. Peel the carrot and cut it into strips or grate it on a coarse grater. Place all the chopped vegetables in a pan with heated oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chinese cabbage: 400 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces

6. Fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, stirring, over medium-high heat. Then add the contents of the pot, noodles, the remaining soy sauce, pepper to taste, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 120 ml
   • Ramen noodles: 350 g
   • Chicken fillet: 600 g

7. Yakisoba cooks for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the hot dish on plates and bring to the table. Enjoy your meal!