Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal PlannerRecipe submitted by Jennifer
Yakisoba Stir FryIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 med yellow onion
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 can waterchestnuts
1 cup bean sprouts
4 med mushrooms
1/2 cup sweet peas
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pkg yakisoba noodles (found in vegetable section of grocery stores)
Directions:Chopp all of the veggies to bite size. Sautee the onion, peppers and peas first, adding the chinese five spice as desired. Then add in the waterchestnuts, sprouts, and mushrooms, as these require less cooking time. Run the noodles under hot water to separate, and then add them and the yakisoba spices (packet in noodles) to the stir fry. Toss and sautee until desired tenderness of veggies and enjoy!
(I experiment with spices/sauces sometimes adding stir fry sauce or teriaki/soy sauces, salt and even vinegar)
Serves: 3.
Preparation time: 20 min.
We tried this in our house tonight and there were different views on it. The vegetarian liked it but wasn't real keen on the 5 chinese spice. My mom liked it, the kid didn't and I want to try some variations on it. Overall we liked it!
Archived comment by: nita
I haven't tried this recipe, but I really don't think that 5 spice would cut it. You can purchase yakisoba sauce, or try tonkatsu sauce--meant for vegan breaded pork cutlets--both are readily available at Asian food stores. In a pinch, go with Worcheshire [sic?] with a little vegan sugar. But you need the extra moisture, sugar, and veggie flavor. I just can't imagine it with Chinese 5 spice--entirely different flavor! Just check the label of what you buy. Yakisoba is **the** secret treat of Japanese food (along with okonomiyaki) and everyone should try it.
Archived comment by: jessica
Hubby made this last night and it was absolutely delicious! The 5-spice gave it an interesting zing, slightly sweet but not overpowering. Highly recommended!
Archived comment by: maresche
Help! What is yakisoba? From the research I've done, it seems that yakisoba is a full-on dish, made with chuka soba (basically Ramen Noodles without the seasoning), soy sauce and various other ingredients, like carrots, celery. From what I understand, the dish, yakisoba, comes in all sorts of flavors. Sooo....does this recipe call for the dish or just the noodles?
Archived comment by: debo00z
Hi DeboOOz, the yakisoba noodles in this recipe are in a package that I buy in the produce section of the supermarket. They are fresh and usually come with a seasoning packet in them. So, you just need the yakisoba noodles themselves. Hope that helps!
Archived comment by: vavoomkitty
To debo00z, yakisoba is indeed considered a dish but the translation is fried soba (noodles). You can use any combination of veggies you prefer, that's the great part! As for sauces, you can buy yakisoba sauces at Asian markets, or as someone else mentioned .. the seasoning packet included with the noodles is quite good as well. I find that different brands of yakisoba kits have a different taste .. so if you have an Asian market that carries a variety, try different brands. Hope that helps!
Archived comment by: yukitenshi
