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Pork Belly Yakisoba Recipe

Pork Belly Yakisoba Recipe
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5 from 17 reviews

This Pork Belly Yakisoba is a Japanese-inspired stir-fry featuring smoky, caramelized pork belly tossed with chewy yakisoba noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or weekend comfort food craving.

Ingredients

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For the Pork Belly Yakisoba

  • 8 oz pork belly, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 packs yakisoba noodles (fresh or instant, 8 oz total)
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 scallions, chopped

For the Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pork Belly: Marinate pork belly pieces with soy sauce and mirin for 15 minutes.
  2. Cook Pork Belly: Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Sear pork belly until crispy and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Cook Noodles: Add yakisoba noodles (pre-cooked if instant). Toss with vegetables, loosening with a splash of water if needed.
  5. Add Sauce & Pork Belly: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour over noodles and vegetables. Toss until evenly coated. Return pork belly to the pan and stir until glossy.
  6. Finish & Serve: Top with scallions and serve hot. Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds or drizzle Japanese mayo.

Notes

  • Substitute pork belly with chicken or shrimp for variation.
  • Add a fried egg on top for a classic street-style touch.
  • Adjust sauce sweetness with more or less sugar.

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