Vegetarian Yakisoba

esmerelda smoot's Note:

A yummy vegetarian version of this traditional Japanese dish (from elliemay.com). *The toasted sesame seeds are optional but very yummy.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces soba noodles
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (note, regular worc. sauce contains fish) or 1 tablespoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce (note, regular worc. sauce contains fish)
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or 2 teaspoons other hot chili paste
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion , peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 carrots , peeled and julienned
• ½ head cabbage , cored and shredded
• 4 scallion tops , chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook the soba noodles in the boiling water for about 2 minutes or until they are al dente.(cooking any longer will cause the noodles to clump together.).
3. Drain the noodles, rinse lightly with cold water and drain again. (This is important so the noodles won't stick.).
4. Combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili paste, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
6. When hot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and cabbage. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften and brown slightly.
7. Add the soba noodles and the soy sauce mixture and cook just long enough to reheat the noodles and thoroughly coat them in the sauce.
8. Serve garnished with the chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Reviews

[bad kitty 1116]

Really easy and great! I will make this often. I followed the directions exactly , except I added an 8 ounce package of fresh mushrooms, sliced to the vegetables. This was such a tasty recipe-thank you so much for sharing this, Esmerelda! I am stocking up on soba noodles so I know I can always use this as a "go to " recipe. I served it as a side dish with grilled chicken.

[Random Rachel]

Tasted great! Not at all like the Japanese yakisoba that I'm accustomed to, but still a great meal.

[makeeyecontact]

This recipe is quick and outstandingly delicious. The more sesamee seeds the better! Try this recipe once and you have a foundation for countless varietites of Yakisoba you could easily adapt to fit your personal tastebuds. I think this recipe would also make a great middle layer of okonamiyaki but haven't tried it yet. Thank you esmerelda.