Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)

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

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.