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Stir fry yakisoba noodles
This is a quick vegetarian version of the noodles. Feel free to add chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef to the noodles. These are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve this as a whole meal or side with anything. I have just added mushrooms and tofu today. Feel free to add broccoli, peas, carrots, beans, cabbage, sprouts, and bell peppers. The more veggies, the better it tastes. Also, check out our garlic rice noodles and vegetable hakka noodles recipe.
Ingredients
Noodles: Udon or yakisoba are preferred. Feel free to use rice noodles, hakka, or even spaghetti. You can also use the precooked noodles for the recipe. Tofu: Extra firm tofu. You can even use the entire block. Soy and Worcestershire add the umami flavor. Black peppercorns: Add heat. Corn starch: to thicken the sauce. Onion, garlic, and ginger for flavor. Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
How to cook the noodles?
If you are using pre-cooked udon or yakisoba noodles, skip this step. Bring water to boil in the large pot. Add the noodles and cook for not more than 2 minutes. Do not cook all the way, as this will make your noodles mushy. Drain and rinse in cold water. This stops any further cooking and will be easy to stir later. Set this aside.
Prepare the stir fry noodles sauce
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the black peppercorns to smooth powder. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chile sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water and whisk along with the pepper powder. Taste check and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Saute the tofu
Heat tablespoon oil in a pan or skillet. Add tofu and stir-fry gently for 5 minutes till it develops some color on all sides. Drizzle some pepper sauce prepared above and toss so they are coated. Transfer this to a plate.
Making of the stir-fried noodles
Add another tablespoon of oil, onion, garlic, and ginger to the same pan and saute until translucent. Add the chopped mushrooms and saute until it is cooked. Add the cooked noodles, black pepper sauce, and sauteed tofu and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the noodles are completely cooked, covered with the sauce, and heated. Garnish it with spring onions and chopped peanuts. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
I have also tried this recipe with two pre-cooked 7 oz packets of udon and yakisoba noodles. Rice noodles and spaghetti will also work for this recipe. Adjust black pepper, seasoning, and chili sauce as desired. You can substitute tofu with shrimp, baby, or even your favorite meat. Use any vegetables of your choice. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it down with a splash of water before tossing it with noodles. Love hot and spicy noodles? Chop and add 2 green chilies.
Side dishes to serve with noodles
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