The Best YAKISOBA Recipe at Home! | Japanese Stir Fry Noodles
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of 'Chance Japanese Kitchen,' viewers are treated to a tutorial on making yakisoba, a beloved Japanese dish. The video covers the preparation of a homemade sauce using Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a mirin substitute. Key ingredients like cabbage, carrot, onion, ginger, and garlic are expertly chopped and cooked. The noodles are boiled and then fried to achieve a crispy exterior. The dish is completed with the addition of bean sprouts and a garnish of nori, promising a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Takeaways
- 🍜 Today's recipe is for yakisoba, a popular Japanese dish that is perfect for quick meals and gatherings.
- 🍶 Japanese cooking sake and mirin are used, but wine and sugar can be used as substitutes.
- 🥣 The sauce for yakisoba includes Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin substitute.
- 🔪 A good knife is essential for a chef, and the video mentions handcrafted Japanese knives made with Damascus steel.
- 🥬 Key ingredients include cabbage, carrot, onion, ginger, and garlic, all prepared in specific cuts.
- 🍳 The pork is fried with ginger until cooked, and then set aside for later use.
- 🍝 The noodles are boiled first to make them chewier, then drained and mixed with oil to prevent sticking.
- 🍳 A frying pan is used to combine the noodles, vegetables, pork, and sauce, creating a charred and crispy exterior.
- 🌱 Bean sprouts and water are added at the end to steam, adding a fresh element to the dish.
- 🍘 Nori or dried seaweed is used as a garnish to add umami flavor to the finished yakisoba.
Q & A
What is the main dish being prepared in the video?
-The main dish being prepared in the video is yakisoba, a popular Japanese dish.
What does 'yakisoba' mean in Japanese?
-In Japanese, 'yaki' means fry and 'soba' means noodles, so 'yakisoba' refers to fried noodles.
What are some occasions where yakisoba is enjoyed in Japan?
-Yakisoba is enjoyed in Japan for various occasions such as children's dinner after school, summer festivals, or as a quick meal with friends and family.
What substitutes are suggested for Japanese cooking sake and mirin?
-If sake and mirin are not available, they can be substituted with wine and a mixture of wine with sugar for mirin, specifically 50 milliliters of wine with one tablespoon of sugar.
How is the actuma sauce prepared for yakisoba?
-The actuma sauce is prepared by mixing 50 milliliters of Worcestershire sauce, 20 milliliters of soy sauce, 20 grams of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of mirin substitute (or one teaspoon of sugar if not using mirin substitute).
What is the significance of a good knife in the video, and how can one get a similar one?
-A good knife is essential for a chef, and the video mentions handcrafted Japanese knives made with Damascus steel and a black laminated wooden handle. Viewers can upgrade their cooking skills with these knives, and they can be found through the link in the video description.
What are the key ingredients used in the yakisoba recipe?
-The key ingredients used in the yakisoba recipe include cabbage, carrot, onion, ginger, garlic, thinly sliced pork, noodles, and the actuma sauce.
How are the noodles prepared before frying in the recipe?
-The noodles are boiled for about 30 seconds, then drained and mixed with one teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking and to make them chewier.
What is the alternative noodle suggested if the specific noodles are not available?
-If the specific noodles are not available, 1.8 millimeter spaghetti can be used as a replacement, boiled with salt and baking powder to mimic the texture.
How are the vegetables cooked in the yakisoba recipe?
-The vegetables, including cabbage, carrot, onion, and garlic, are stir-fried in a pan with oil until cooked, ensuring they do not burn by constant stirring.
What is added at the end of the cooking process to enhance the dish?
-At the end of the cooking process, 50 grams of bean sprouts and 50 milliliters of water are added to steam the bean sprouts, and dried seaweed (nori) is used as a final touch for extra umami flavor.
Outlines
🍜 Introduction to Yakisoba Recipe
The video begins with a warm welcome to the Japanese Kitchen channel, where the host announces the cooking of yakisoba, a popular Japanese dish. Yakisoba, meaning 'fried noodles,' is a versatile dish suitable for quick meals and social gatherings. The host expresses excitement about sharing this recipe and explains that it's a dish enjoyed across various occasions in Japan. The video then delves into the preparation of the sauce, suggesting substitutes for Japanese cooking sake and mirin using wine and sugar. The sauce ingredients include Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and the homemade mirin substitute. The host also emphasizes the importance of a good knife in cooking, showcasing a handcrafted Japanese knife made from Damascus steel.
🔪 Preparing Ingredients and Cooking Yakisoba
The host proceeds to prepare the ingredients for yakisoba, starting with cutting cabbage, carrots, onions, ginger, and garlic into bite-sized or thin pieces. A frying pan is used to cook the ginger, followed by thinly sliced pork until fully cooked, which is then set aside. More oil is added to the pan to sauté garlic, onions, carrots, and cabbage. The host then demonstrates how to boil the noodles, suggesting an alternative of spaghetti if the traditional noodles are unavailable. After boiling, the noodles are drained and mixed with oil to prevent sticking. The video concludes with the assembly of yakisoba by frying the noodles to achieve a crispy exterior, adding the cooked pork and vegetables, and finally incorporating the sauce. The dish is completed with the addition of bean sprouts and water to steam them, and garnished with nori for extra umami. The host encourages viewers to try making yakisoba at home and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Yakusoba
💡Sake and Mirin
💡Actuma Sauce
💡Damascus Steel
💡Cabbage
💡Rice Oil
💡Noodles
💡Char
💡Bean Sprouts
💡Nori
Highlights
Introduction to making yakisoba, a popular Japanese dish.
Yakisoba is suitable for quick meals and social gatherings.
Explanation of the meaning of 'yakisoba' - 'yaki' means fry and 'soba' means noodles.
Yakisoba's popularity across Japan and its versatility for various occasions.
Substitute for Japanese cooking sake and mirin using wine and sugar.
Recipe for making the yakisoba sauce for two people.
Importance of using a good knife in cooking, especially for yakisoba.
Description of the perfect knife for cooking yakisoba.
Cabbage as a key ingredient in yakisoba and its preparation.
Preparation of other vegetables like carrot, onion, and ginger for the dish.
Cooking method for the pork in the yakisoba recipe.
Technique for frying the noodles to achieve a crispy texture.
Alternative noodle option using spaghetti for a similar texture.
Final assembly of the yakisoba dish with all ingredients and sauce.
Adding bean sprouts and water to steam them in the final stages of cooking.
Garnishing the yakisoba with nori or dried seaweed for extra flavor.
Encouragement for viewers to try making yakisoba at home.
Cultural practice of saying 'God saw some of this up' after eating.
Transcripts
hi guys welcome to chance Japanese
Kitchen So today we're gonna make one of
Japan's most popular dishes
yaksuba is perfect for a quick meal and
to enjoy with your friends and family so
let's get
thank you
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thank you that's right guys today is a
recipe that I've been craving to cook
for a long time yeah
Yaki means fry and soba means noodles
together we have yakisoba
you can find yaksuba all over Japan and
it's loved by everyone
whether it's for your children's dinner
after a long day at school or at one of
Japan's summer festivals yakisoba is
perfect for any occasion
first we'll be using Japanese cooking
sake and mirin which we often use on
this channel if you cannot find them I
have the perfect substitute
brother
that's right what wine you can actually
replace sake with wine to make the mirin
substitute mix 50 milliliters of wine
with one tablespoon of sugar that's it
next we'll make the actuma sauce for two
people into a bowl add 50 milliliters of
Worcestershire sauce 20 milliliters of
soy sauce
20 grams of oyster sauce 1 tablespoon of
mirin substitute we made if you don't
want to use mirroring you can also use
just one teaspoon of sugar then give
everything a nice mix
one of the most important ingredients
so you may have seen in my recent videos
a knife is like a chef's hand
it is like a Voxer and his gloves with a
great night comes great responsibility
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finding the perfect knife can be
difficult but this knife is not only
beautiful to look at but so easy to use
you have no worries cutting or slicing
your way through the toughest of
ingredients each knife is handcrafted in
Japan using the Damascus steel and a
black laminated wooden handle
you can even get my logo engraved on the
knife
upgrade your cooking skill to a chance
level with these amazing knives there's
only Limited stock available so check
the link in the description
one of the most important ingredients in
yaksoba is cabbage we will use about 50
grams of cabbage and cut it into small
bite-sized pieces next we'll peel 40
grams of a carrot and cut it into thin
pieces like this
then cut 50 grams of onions into similar
sized pieces
finally we'll cut 2 grams of ginger and
garlic Into Thin slices
in a frying pan I will add one
tablespoon of rice oil but you can use
any oil you have in the kitchen and now
medium heat add the ginger till the
front pan like this so that all the
ginger is evenly fried in the oil adding
the thinly sliced pork and Fry until
cooked through then set aside
in the thin frying pan on medium heat
add some more oil and Fry the garlic as
soon as the garlic starts to change
color add in the onion and the carrot
after around one minute add in the
Cabbage keep stirring so that the
vegetables do not burn when the
vegetables are cooked to some extent put
them on a plate and set aside
next we'll boil the noodles
sometimes you can fry the noodles
straight away
but these noodles are coated in the oil
so we're gonna boil them first also it
helps to make the noodles chewier after
boiling for about 30 seconds drain the
water with the colander
sprinkle with one teaspoon of oil and
mix well
if you can't find these noodles I have
another great replacement
1.8 millimeter spaghetti for one liter
of water add one tablespoon of salt and
baking powder this will help give the
spaghetti a similar texture to the
noodles
almost the same
now that all of our ingredients are
ready it's time to fry our kisoba on
medium heat add one tablespoon of oil to
our front pan and add in the noodles
with the spatula press down on the
noodles so that you get a nice Char and
they become a little crispy on the
outside after 2-3 minutes turn it around
and repeat with a pair of Chopsticks or
tongs break up the noodles then add in
the pork then the Cabbage onions and
carrots and finally our sauce
give it a nice mix so everything is
covered in the sauce don't forget to
taste
Oishi the noodles are chewy on the
inside and slightly crispy on the
outside the sauce is also the perfect
balance of sweetness saltiness and money
right at the end add 50 grams of bean
sprouts and 50 milliliters of water to
help steam the bean sprouts
this will take around 30 seconds
turn off the heat and let's serve the
Final Touch is some our Nori or dried
seaweed for some extra umami
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thank you
thank you
this original sauce tastes so good and
very flavorful why don't you try to make
this yakuba at your home
enjoy
so after we eat
we all say
God sew some of this up
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