Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles
Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles bring together tender strips of pork, springy soba, and crisp-tender vegetables coated in a balanced sweet-salty sauce. The contrast of pickled red ginger and aromatic seaweed adds brightness and umami to every bite. Serve this crowd-pleasing stir-fry for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender yet slightly firm, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add pork and stir-fry with a pinch of salt and pepper for about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate, keeping the oil in the wok. Add the carrots, onion, ginger, and garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the cabbage to the wok and stir-fry briefly, about 1 minute. Add the drained soba noodles. Pour in 1/2 of the yakisoba sauce and stir-fry until the noodles and vegetables are coated with sauce, about 3 minutes. Return the pork to the wok. Add more sauce as desired. Remove from heat.
- 4
Garnish the yakisoba with kizami nori and a small pile of beni shoga just before serving.
- Calories 225.2 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 16.33 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 25.63 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.28 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.8 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 509.79 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.29 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 203.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 98.41 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 5.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, and Nori Seaweed. Each serving provides about 225.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Nori Seaweed, Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles healthy?
- Classic Japanese Yakisoba Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 225.2 calories and 16.33 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 509.79 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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