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Healthy Japanese Stir Fry Noodle (Yakisoba)
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A healthy version of Japanese stir fry noodle (Yakisoba) using pork mince and fresh vegetables, suitable for weight loss and quick meal prep.
00:15:00 total
Serves 1
easy
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Ingredients
- cabbage - 70g (chopped)
- green onion - 40g (sliced)
- carrot - 80g (with skin, sliced)
- pork mince (10% fat) - 130g (ground)
- egg / Singapore / Hokkien noodles - 140g (prepared according to packet instructions)
- garlic - 1 tsp (8g) (minced)
- ginger - 1 tsp (8g) (minced)
- salt - 2 pinches total (divided)
- black pepper - about 0.2g (ground)
- neutral oil - 1 tsp (5ml) (for frying)
- nori sheet - 1/2 (half sheet, for garnish)
- sauce (mix and prepare in advance if possible)
- soy sauce - 1 tsp (5ml) (for sauce)
- sake - 1 tsp (5ml) (for sauce)
- mirin - 1 tsp (5ml) (for sauce)
- kombu - 1g (or MSG 0.5g) (or substitute with MSG)
- water - 2 tsp (10ml) (for sauce)
- oyster sauce - 1/2 tbsp (11g) (for sauce)
- water - 2-3 tbsp (for cooking vegetables)
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Cook the egg or Singapore or Hokkien noodles according to the packet instructions. Use high-quality noodles for best results.
- Make Sauce: Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, kombu (or MSG), water, and oyster sauce. If possible, prepare this sauce in advance to allow kombu to develop more umami flavor.
- Cook Pork and Aromatics: Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger (1 tsp each) and cook until mostly white, about 20-30 seconds. Add pork mince with a pinch of salt and black pepper, cooking on high heat for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Cook Vegetables: Add cabbage, green onion, and carrot to the pan. Fry the vegetables for a few minutes to develop umami. If cabbage is tough, add 2-3 tbsp water to help cook through. Let the water evaporate.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and stir-fry for about a minute to mix well. Burn the sauce in the pan for about 10 seconds before mixing it in to bring out a great aroma. Then mix the sauce with the noodles and vegetables thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with half a nori sheet.
