Taiwanese Stir-fried Noodles
The Taiwanese style is a little juicy! Local yakisoba with pork and garlic
Description
Taiwan's national fried noodles where pre-boiled yellow Chinese noodles (You Mian) are stir-fried with pork, cabbage, and chives, absorbing broth for a moist finish.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Thick Chinese noodles(You Mian)
- Pork
- Cabbage
- Dried shrimp
- Pork bone broth
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Use pre-boiled, oil-coated 'You Mian' (yellow thick noodles) sold in Taiwanese markets, not raw noodles.
- Heat lard (or veg oil) in a wok, fragrantly sauté shredded pork, dried shrimp, finely chopped shallots, and garlic.
- Add julienned cabbage, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms, sautéing briefly.
- Pour soy sauce, white pepper, a little sugar, and a ladle of 'pork (or chicken) bone broth'. Unlike Japanese Yakisoba, adding broth is the key feature.
- Toss in You Mian, stir-frying/braising on medium heat so the noodles completely absorb the umami-rich broth.
- When moisture evaporates and noodles are moist, add chives and sesame oil, tossing briefly to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
White pepper and Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought Yakisoba noodles, Cabbage, Sliced pork
Pairing
Meatball Soup (Gong Wan Tang) or Braised dishes(Luwei)
Trivia
[For Everyone] The ultimate daily food eaten anywhere from night markets to breakfast. Unlike Japanese sauce Yakisoba, it's eaten with soy sauce and pork broth umami, making it light yet deep.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] At Taiwanese stalls, pour massive amounts of 'Dongquan Chili Sauce (Taichung specialty sweet/spicy red sauce)' or 'black vinegar' to dye it red before slurping!
Allergen
Wheat, Pork, Shrimp, Soy, Sesame