Yakisoba Japanese Style Fried Noodles
Perhaps one of Japan’s best-known street foods, Yakisoba (焼きそば) literally means “grilled noodles.” It’s thought to have originated from Chinese cuisine and became a popular fast-food meal in the black markets that popped up around Japan after the war. In an era when food was in short supply, and the country was busy rebuilding, the basic ingredients needed to make yakisoba, and the possibility of preparing it on large steel griddles called a teppan (鉄板), made it ideally suited for these makeshift outdoor markets. Noodles are cooked with sliced pork and plenty of vegetables, then coated with a special sauce. What distinguishes Yakisoba from other Asian stir-fried noodles is this special sauce, which is sweet and a little bit spicy.
Stir frying up a plate of Yakisoba noodles
Doesn't it look gorgeous?
Yakisoba noodles before the Fairy Godmother aka me did her magic 
Yakisoba Japanese Style Fried Noodles
Recipe details
- 2 Servings
- Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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Yakisoba is something my family and I ate often while living in Japan. I was so happy to find this recipe. It tastes like the Yakisoba we had in Japan. It is easy to make and the sauce makes it taste great.