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Japanese Yakisoba Noodles with Pork Belly

This recipe won Chef Patrick Kennedy the Fan Favorite Award at the 2024 Top Chef Cook-Off! Attendees loved the savoriness of the soy sauce and pork belly, along with the freshness of the vegetable medley.

Ingredients

For the noodles:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 small cabbage head, shredded
  • 7oz package of yakisoba noodles

For the sauce: 

  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

 

 


Directions

 

  1. Combine the sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the pork belly: cut in half lengthwise, then cut into strips. Chop into small, 1/2 inch pieces.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large pan and heat to medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sautée for 5-10 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat.
  4. Fill a medium saucepan with water and heat on high, aiming to reach a boil. Keep an eye on the water.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet. Heat to medium high. Add the pork belly and cook until golden brown on all sides and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat.
  6. When water is boiling, add the noodles and cook according to package instructions. Remove from heat and drain.
  7. In the same skillet as the cooked pork, add the noodles, vegetables, and sauce. Heat the skillet to medium and stir fry for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  8. To serve, distribute portions onto plates. Enjoy!

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35-40 minutes

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