Seafood Yakisoba

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Yakisoba, Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles with Umami-Packed Seafood:

Growing up by the ocean in Japan, summer days always meant trips to the beach.

The scent of the salty sea breeze mixed with the mouth-watering aromas from the food stands that lined the shore is a memory I hold dear. Among the various snacks, Yakisoba always stood out to me. While the popular Worcestershire-flavored Yakisoba was a common delight, in our little fishing town, Seafood Yakisoba was the star.

This unique version of Yakisoba is seasoned with salt, allowing the natural flavors of the seafood to shine. Today, I’ve chosen to use shrimp, squid, and crab, but feel free to explore your fridge for other seafood treasures. This dish, with its perfect umami-packed blend, brings back those cherished beachside memories every time.

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RECIPE

Servings: 3-4

Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• 3 packs yakisoba noodles

• 6-8 pcs shrimp

• 1 whole squid

• 1/2 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)

• 1/3 pc cabbage

• 1 pc bell pepper

• 3-4 pcs scallion

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp sake

• 1/2 tbsp chuka dashi

• black pepper

• sesame oil

Tools:

Cooking Pan

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients by peeling the shrimp, and cutting the squid, cabbage, bell pepper, and scallion.

2. Heat a pan with sesame oil. Add garlic and scallion, then cook the shrimp and squid until they start to change color.

3. Add the cabbage, bell pepper, and crab meat. Continue to cook, allowing the flavors to meld.

4. Pour in the sake and Chuka dashi, season with black pepper, and cook the vegetables until they are tender.

5. Add the Yakisoba noodles, cover with a lid, and let them steam for a minute. Remove the lid, stir the noodles to combine everything, and enjoy your homemade Seafood Yakisoba.

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