We start every New Year with this flavorful dish.
This Japanese stir-fried noodle dish has vibrant flavors, healthful ingredients, and a touch of creativity. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Why Yakisoba for New Year’s Day?
Yakisoba is not only quick and easy to prepare, but its colorful presentation symbolizes joy, prosperity, and harmony—perfect themes for the New Year.
NEW YEAR YAKISOBA
prep time 30 minutes
cook time 15 minutes
total time 45 minutes
6-8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound chicken and or shrimp (this year I’m trying both!)
- 2 cups crumbled bacon (about 10 slices)
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 box yakisoba noodles*
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 fresh ginger clove
- 2 tbs. butter
- 2 tbs. sesame oil
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbs flour
- sprouts for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cook the bacon to a crisp, set aside then crumble
- Dice onion
- Cut chicken into small, thin cubes
- Clean bacon grease from skillet. Add 1 tbs. butter, a little soy sauce, onion, garlic, ginger and chicken… cook until brown, add 1 tbs. flour to thicken sauce – set aside. Cook the shrimp the same way, if using.
- Boil noodles for half the time that reads on the box, drain and set aside
- Heat sesame oil in a second pan with an additional clove of garlic and cook cabbage and other veggies until fragrant
- Mix all ingredients together with soy sauce and sugar in a large mixing bowl
- Put all ingredients in baking dish and put in oven for 15-20 minutes, be careful not to burn noodles
- Serve warm with sprouts
*If you have trouble finding Yakisoba noodles, rice noodles or ramen works great too!
Tips for a Festive Twist
• Proteins: Add sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Spice: Sprinkle a pinch of Japanese chili pepper mix for a touch of heat.
• Presentation: Serve in a decorative dish with festive New Year’s accents to enhance the holiday vibe.
This easy, yet flavorful, recipe is guaranteed to make your New Year’s Day special.
Here’s to a new year filled with delicious moments!
