Vegetarian Yakisoba

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (note, regular worc. sauce contains fish) or 1 tablespoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce (note, regular worc. sauce contains fish)
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or 2 teaspoons other hot chili paste
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 4 scallion tops, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
• 2 cook the soba noodles in the boiling water for about 2 minutes or until they are al dente.(cooking any longer will cause the noodles to clump together.).
• 3 drain the noodles, rinse lightly with cold water and drain again. (this is important so the noodles won't stick.).
• 4 combine the soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, chili paste, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
• 5 heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• 6 when hot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and cabbage. cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften and brown slightly.
• 7 add the soba noodles and the soy sauce mixture and cook just long enough to reheat the noodles and thoroughly coat them in the sauce.
• 8 serve garnished with the chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.