Yaki Soba Noodles

Yaki soba noodles are a type of Japanese noodle dish made from stir-fried soba noodles. Soba noodles are thin, buckwheat noodles that have a slightly nutty flavour and a firm texture. Yaki soba noodles are typically cooked with vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, as well as some form of protein like chicken, pork, or shrimp.

Ingredients of Yaki Soba Noodles

• 8 oz. soba noodles
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sliced cabbage
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 8 oz. cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp. sake or dry white wine
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

How to Make Yaki Soba Noodles

1. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sake or wine, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
4. Add the sliced cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
5. Add the cooked chicken to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Add the cooked soba noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until well-combined and heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade yaki soba noodles!