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Yakisoba (Japanese Noodle Stir Fry)

This recipe for a traditional Yakisoba is a budget-friendly Japanese noodle stir fry that is perfect for using up leftover meat, like pork, chicken, or turkey. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
For the Dish
  • 6 oz dry noodles: soba noodles, ramen, spaghetti, or linguini
  • 1 Tbsp peanut oil or sesame oil
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ¼ lb cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 c cooked turkey, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Cook the noodles in boiling water to al dente according to your packaged instructions. Drain and cool the cooked noodles in cold water. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Add the carrots and onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat, until bright and starting to soften. Add the cabbage and continue to cook, 1-2 minutes. Add the turkey, and continue to sauté until it is heated through. Finally, add the drained noodles and sauté until heated through.
  4. Add the sauce to the mixture in the wok, tossing to coat completely. Taste the noodles and adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
  5. Garnish with green onion slices to serve.