Flavorful Bacon Yakisoba: Easy Japanese Fried Noodles Recipe
One-Bowl Wonder: Bacon Yakisoba Recipe with Homemade Sauce
Introducing Bacon Yakisoba, a delicious and easy Japanese-style fried noodle dish perfect for a quick meal at home. This recipe combines savory bacon with aromatic yakisoba sauce for a crowd-pleasing flavor.
Main Ingredients- 1 serving Soba noodles
- 50g Cabbage
- 40g Bean sprouts
- 4 strips Bacon
- 0.5 stalk Green onion
- Mayonnaise, a little
- Bonito flakes, a little
Special Yakisoba Sauce- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Thinly slice the green onion on an angle to help release its aroma. Cut the bacon and cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water and drain well.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the star of the dish: the yakisoba sauce. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp ketchup, and 1 Tbsp sugar. Stir until all ingredients are well blended for a perfect balance of sweetness and umami.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced green onions and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened. This step builds a flavorful base for the noodles.
Step 4
Once the green onions are fragrant, add the chopped bacon to the pan and cook until it’s nicely browned and slightly crispy. The savory flavor of the bacon will add depth to the dish.
Step 5
When the bacon is partially cooked, add the chopped cabbage to the pan and stir-fry with the bacon. Cook until the cabbage softens and becomes slightly translucent.
Step 6
After the vegetables have softened, pour in 150ml of water. This water will help cook the noodles and create a base for the sauce to coat everything evenly.
Step 7
Now, add the soba noodles to the pan and bring to a boil. If you are using fresh udon noodles or other types of noodles, it’s best to boil them separately according to package instructions and add them towards the end of the cooking process.
Step 8
As the water begins to boil, gently loosen the soba noodles with chopsticks or a fork to prevent them from sticking together. Soba noodles are quite delicate and usually separate easily.
Step 9
Once the noodles are cooked and most of the liquid has reduced, pour in the prepared yakisoba sauce. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly. The key is to cook rapidly until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, almost caramelizing them without drying them out completely.
Step 10
Finally, add the washed bean sprouts and toss them lightly for just a minute until they are slightly wilted but still retain a pleasant crunch. This adds a fresh contrast.
Step 11
Transfer the delicious Bacon Yakisoba to your serving plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of bonito flakes and a drizzle of mayonnaise for extra flavor and visual appeal. Enjoy your homemade masterpiece!
