Yakisoba

This is a dish that is popular in Japan and usually sold as street food. This version is made with pork, although you could easily substitute chicken or tofu.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean pork loin, sliced thinly (against the grain)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 12 ounces Chinese wheat noodles (udon noodles may be substituted)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 lb napa cabbage or 1 lb savoy cabbage, sliced very thin
• 3 carrots, grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
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• Directions:

  1. 1
     In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar, stirring to dissolve.
  2. 2
     Cook noodles in boiling water about 8 minutes, or until tender.
  3. 3
     Drain noodles and rinse under cold water.
  4. 4
     In a large deep skillet or wok, cook onion in oil for about 3 minutes.
  5. 5
     Add the cabbage, carrot and ginger and cook until cabbage is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. 6
     Add the pork and cook for 2 minutes more.
  7. 7
     Cover the mixture with noodles and pour the sauce over all.
  8. 8
     Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, the remove the lid and toss the mixture together until it is well combined.
  9. 9
     Place on a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.