Noodlepedia
A glossary of both familiar and lesser-known Asian ingredients and terms.
Yakisoba
A classic Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with wheat noodles, veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce.
Pro Tip: Toss with extra sauce and a fried egg for a street food-style upgrade.
How to Use It:
- Heat and serve as a quick meal
- Add meat or tofu for extra protein
- Top with pickled ginger or seaweed flakes
1. Savory Garlic Butter Shrimp Yakisoba
Vibes: Think hibachi-style comfort food with a buttery-garlicky twist. Fast, flavorful, and feels fancy without trying too hard.
🛒 Ingredients:
1 pack store-bought yakisoba noodles
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (or sub hoisin if needed)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 cup shredded cabbage (or bagged slaw mix)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Optional: chili crisp, sesame seeds, lemon wedge
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp butter and garlic until pink and slightly golden. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add cabbage and cook until wilted.
Add in yakisoba noodles (loosen them with a splash of water if needed).
Stir in the rest of the butter, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
Toss in shrimp and green onions. Cook until everything is glossy and coated.
Finish with chili crisp, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon if you want to flex.
🧡 Why people love it: buttery, umami-packed, quick, and it looks/tastes like restaurant takeout.
2. Sweet & Spicy Chicken Yakisoba Bowl
Vibes: Saucy, sticky, sweet heat with just the right crunch. Weeknight go-to with zero stress.
🛒 Ingredients:
1 pack store-bought yakisoba noodles
1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup snap peas or broccoli
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
Neutral oil for cooking
👩🍳 Instructions:
Whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, sugar/honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Stir-fry veggies in a bit of oil until just tender.
Add chicken and sauce. Simmer and optionally stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Add yakisoba noodles, toss to coat, and cook until everything’s hot and saucy.
Garnish with green onions, crushed peanuts, or fried shallots if you’re feelin’ extra.
🔥 Why it works: The sweet-spicy combo is addictive, and using pre-cooked chicken keeps it lazy in the best way.