Yakisoba

Moderate nutritional value

Japanese stir-fried wheat noodles with pork belly, cabbage and sauce.

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Yakisoba is a Japanese stir-fry of steamed wheat noodles with thinly sliced pork belly, cabbage, onion, carrot and bean sprouts, tossed in a tangy Worcestershire-based sauce and topped with pickled red ginger and aonori. A 360 g plate has about 555 kcal, 69 g of carbohydrate, mostly from refined noodles, 23 g of fat and about 1,440 mg of sodium. Doubling the cabbage and sprouts adds volume for few calories.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 5.2g (17.0%)
Fat: 6.3g (20.7%)
Carbs: 19g (62.3%)
Fiber: 1.7g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein5.2g9.3%
Fat6.3g9.0%
Carbs19g6.3%
Simple Sugars6.65gEstimate
Complex Carbs10.65gEstimate
Fiber1.7g6.8%
Water68g2.7%
Calories1546.8%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
55

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated1.78g8.9%
Monounsaturated2.8g11.2%
Polyunsaturated1.12g8.6%
Omega-30.336gEstimate
Omega-60.784gEstimate
Trans0.03g1.5%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C7.12mg
Vitamin E0.37mg
Selenium14.3mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A36.5mcg4.1%
vitamin B10.075mg6.3%
vitamin B20.074mg5.7%
vitamin B31.06mg6.6%
vitamin B60.11mg6.5%
vitamin B916.7mcg4.2%
vitamin B120.07mcg2.9%
vitamin C7.12mg7.9%
vitamin D0.253 (10 IU)mcg1.7%
vitamin E0.367mg2.4%
vitamin K20.7mcg17.3%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium28mg2.8%
iron0.86mg4.8%
magnesium19.5mg4.9%
phosphorus73.2mg10.5%
potassium202mg7.8%
sodium400mg17.4%
zinc0.675mg6.1%
copper0.106mg11.8%
manganese0.264mg11.5%
selenium14.3mcg26.0%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 155mg22.1%136%
Isoleucine 217mg15.5%102%
Leucine 386mg14.1%89%
Lysine limiting272mg13.0%80%
Methionine 168mg16.0%103%
Phenylalanine 366mg20.9%125%
Threonine 202mg19.2%113%
Tryptophan 63mg22.5%134%
Valine 241mg13.2%85%

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Allergens

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Main Difficulty: Easy Servings: 3 Total: 30 min

Ingredients

  • Fresh yakisoba noodles (steamed) 3 packs (450 g)
  • Pork belly, thinly sliced 150 g
  • Cabbage, cut into 3 cm pieces 250 g
  • Onion, sliced 1 small (100 g)
  • Carrot, cut into thin strips 1/2 (50 g)
  • Bean sprouts 100 g
  • Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce (Japanese-style) 3 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • Ketchup 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 1 tsp
  • Sugar 1 tsp
  • Salt and white pepper 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper
  • Pickled red ginger and aonori to serve
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Microwave the noodles in their bags for 1 minute, then loosen them with your fingers.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, add the pork, season with salt and pepper and fry for 3 minutes until lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Add the onion and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Add the noodles and bean sprouts and toss for 2 minutes until the noodles are hot.

  6. 6

    Pour in the sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and slightly caramelized.

  7. 7

    Serve topped with pickled red ginger and a sprinkle of aonori.