Vegetarian Yakisoba
Yakisoba is a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that's packed with vegetables and savory flavors. This vegetarian version uses a variety of colorful vegetables and is seasoned with a tangy-sweet sauce. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 100 grams yakisoba noodles (or substitute with ramen or spaghetti noodles)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, onions)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the yakisoba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ketchup to make the yakisoba sauce. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared yakisoba sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Note
- Feel free to add tofu, tempeh, or seitan for added protein.
- Customize the vegetables based on your preference and what you have on hand.
- Adjust the amount of sauce to your taste. Add more soy sauce for a saltier flavor or more ketchup for sweetness.
Yakisoba, Vegetarian, Japanese cuisine, Noodles dish, Stir-fry