15 Minute Easy Yakisoba Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
613 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
15 Minute Easy Yakisoba Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
Description
The recipe for a quick yakisoba stir fry uses prepackaged yakisoba noodles, separated and heated according to instructions. The sauce is blended from soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and water to balance savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Onions are stir-fried briefly until slightly softened, followed by cabbage for extra texture.
The noodles are combined in the pan and coated with the prepared sauce. Stir-frying for several minutes allows the noodles to absorb the flavor and heat through completely. Scallions added after cooking provide a fresh note, and optional sesame seeds add a subtle nutty touch.
This dish works well for a quick lunch or dinner. The note recommends storing leftovers in the refrigerator up to three days and reheating in a skillet, which preserves texture better than microwaving. While freezing is possible, it may affect noodle quality. The recipe highlights ease and flavor in using accessible ingredients.
Ingredients
For The Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water or broth
For the Noodles
- 2 5.6 ounce yakisoba noodles See notes below, packages
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion vertically sliced, small
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 2 scallions chopped
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Follow the package instructions to heat and separate the noodles.
- In a small bowl, combine the yakisoba sauce ingredients: soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and water. Whisk to combine.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cabbage and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the prepared yakisoba noodles and toss well.
- Pour the yakisoba sauce into the pan and toss to coat the noodles. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
- Turn off the heat and add the scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Store cooked yakisoba noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat noodles in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture.
- Freezing is possible but might alter the texture of noodles and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3472mg | 145% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.