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Quick and Easy Vegetable Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-fried Noodles)

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This Vegetable Yakisoba is a quick and easy Japanese stir-fried noodle dish. It’s great for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal on the table fast!

Looking for Japanese ramen recipes? Try my Shio Ramen, Hiyashi Chuka, or Ramen Noodle Salad!

Vegetable yakisoba in a large pan.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • This vegetable yakisoba is flavorful with stir-fried vegetables and noodles in a savory sauce.
  • It’s quick to make and ready in just 15 minutes.
  • It’s a family-friendly meal, loved by both adults and kids!

Yakisoba

Yakisoba is a delicious and straightforward Japanese noodle dish seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, giving it a distinctive flavor. Often enjoyed as street food at festivals and events, yakisoba is equally beloved as a quick and easy home-cooked meal option.

Recipe Ingredients

Youโ€™ll need the following ingredients to make this Vegetable Yakisoba Recipe:

Ingredients for yakisoba noodles.
  • Yakisoba noodles are prepared by steaming fresh ramen noodles and coating them with oil to facilitate loosening during stir-frying. They are available at Asian markets or Japanese grocery stores, often in the freezer section. If not available, you can substitute udon noodles, spaghetti, or Chinese-style noodles.
  • Vegetables: I included onion, moyashi (bean sprouts), and napa cabbage in this recipe. The ‘Vegetable Variations’ section has more options.
  • Atsuage is deep-fried tofu used as the protein source in this dish. For a similar texture, you can substitute it with extra-firm tofu.
  • Chuno sauce is like a Japanese-style Worcestershire sauce, with a fruity sweetness and a savory, tangy taste. If it is not available, you can substitute it with Worcestershire sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce.
  • Sake: Japanese rice wine that adds depth of flavor to the dish.
  • Sesame Oil: Sesame oil provides a delightful aroma to the noodles. You can also use olive oil or vegetable oil as alternatives.

For Vegans:

Certain yakisoba noodles might include eggs. Therefore, opt for egg-free noodles if youโ€™re seeking a vegan yakisoba recipe.

How To Make Vegetable Yakisoba: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make vegetable yakisoba.

Step 1

Cut ingredients into strips and prepare yakisoba sauce.

How to make vegetable yakisoba.

Step 2

Stir-fry the vegetables and toss them with the sauce. Stir-fry the atsuage as well.

How to make vegetable yakisoba.

Step 3

Add yakisoba noodles and loosen them. Add the rest of the sauce, and stir fry.

How to make vegetable yakisoba.

Step 4

Put the vegetables and atsuage back and combine well.

Vegetable yakisoba in a plate with chopsticks.

Serve on a plate and top with aonori or pickled red ginger as you like.

Recipe Tips

  • If the taste is too light, adjust by adding salt, pepper, or more sauce until you achieve the taste you prefer.
  • If the noodles are difficult to loosen during stir-frying, adding a small amount of water can help soften and separate them more easily.
  • Cutting the ingredients into thin strips helps them blend well with the noodles, making them easier to eat.

Vegetable Variations

You can make yakisoba with any vegetables, but some of my favorite variation ideas are here:

  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Chinese Pea Pods
  • Green bell peppers
  • Red bell peppers
  • Green onions
  • Spring onions
  • Snow peas
  • Cabbage
  • Bok choy
  • Carrot

What To Serve With

To complement this vegetable yakisoba, I recommend serving it with Napa cabbage soup, Pickled daikon, and Eggplant teriyaki!

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Quick and Easy Vegetable Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-fried Noodles)

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Juri Austin
This Vegetable Yakisoba is a quick and easy Japanese stir-fried noodle dish. It's great for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal on the table fast!
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Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan 26cm (10 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • ยฝ Onion
  • 3 leaves Napa Cabbage
  • 1 bag Moyashi, 7 oz/200g
  • 1 Atsuage, 6 oz/170g
  • 2 servings Yakisoba Noodles
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • a little Salt
  • Aonori, optional
  • Pickled Red Ginger, optional
Yakisoba Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Chuno sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sake

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut onion, napa cabbage, and atsuage into thin strips.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chuno sauce, and sake.
  3. Stir-fry Vegetables: Heat a large pan over medium heat, add the sesame oil, then stir-fry the onion, napa cabbage, and moyashi until tender. Add 1 tablespoon of sauce, stir-fry for another minute, and set aside.
  4. Stir-fry Atsuage: Season the atsuage strips with a little salt, then add them to the same pan and cook until browned on all sides. Add 1 tablespoon of sauce, stir-fry for another minute, and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry Yakisoba Noodles: Place the yakisoba noodles in the pan and gently stir to loosen them as they heat. When they start to brown, add the remaining sauce and stir-fry until evenly coated and heated through.
  6. Combine: Return the stir-fried vegetables and atsuage to the pan. Toss everything together until well combined.
  7. Serve: Serve the yakisoba on a plate, topped with aonori and pickled red ginger.

Video

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Notes

  • Substitute: Find alternative options in ‘Recipe Ingredients’.
  • If the taste is too light, adjust by adding salt, pepper, or more sauce until you achieve the taste you prefer.
  • If the noodles are difficult to loosen during stir-frying, adding a small amount of water can help soften and separate them more easily.
  • Cutting the ingredients into thin strips helps them blend well with the noodles, making them easier to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 148.3gProtein: 24.2g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Noodle
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: vegan, Vegetable yakisoba, Vegetarian

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