Brazilian recipe
Style Yakisoba (Yakissoba)
A flavorful stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables and savory sauce, blending Asian inspiration with a popular Brazilian home-cooking twist.
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Ingredients
1 package of spaghetti noodles (no. 8)
500 g thin-sliced beef (or protein of choice)
Salt to taste
1 bunch of Japanese broccoli (brócolis japonês)
1 carrot, cut into medium rounds
1 bell pepper, cut into medium strips
1 onion, cut into medium slices
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 cup water (for steaming the vegetables)
Vegetable oil (optional, for searing meat)
500 ml prepared yakisoba sauce
5 tbsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
500 ml water (for the sauce)
1 tbsp sunflower oil (for the sauce)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 beef bouillon cube
Sliced mushrooms to taste (optional)
500 g thin-sliced beef (or protein of choice)
Salt to taste
1 bunch of Japanese broccoli (brócolis japonês)
1 carrot, cut into medium rounds
1 bell pepper, cut into medium strips
1 onion, cut into medium slices
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 cup water (for steaming the vegetables)
Vegetable oil (optional, for searing meat)
500 ml prepared yakisoba sauce
5 tbsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
500 ml water (for the sauce)
1 tbsp sunflower oil (for the sauce)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 beef bouillon cube
Sliced mushrooms to taste (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce and pantry staples at local supermarkets or independent grocers in Nassau. Japanese broccoli is best sourced from specialty produce sections or gourmet markets. If you cannot find pre-made yakisoba sauce, use a mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of brown sugar as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: steam the carrots, bell pepper, onion, and Japanese broccoli in a covered pot with 1/2 cup water and the dissolved vegetable bouillon cube until tender yet still crisp.
- Season the beef strips with salt.
- Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok and sear the beef strips until browned.
- Combine the browned beef with the cooked vegetables.
- Prepare the sauce: in a separate saucepan, combine the prepared yakisoba sauce, soy sauce, sunflower oil, and 500 ml of water.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and add it to the sauce mixture along with the beef bouillon cube.
- Bring the mixture to a medium heat and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add the thickened sauce to the pot containing the meat and vegetables, mix well, and simmer for a few minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add sliced mushrooms if desired.
- Serve the meat and vegetable mixture over the cooked spaghetti.
Observations
The Brazilian-style Yakissoba is a beloved local adaptation of the classic Asian stir-fry, widely favored across Brazil for its convenience and rich, savory profile. It is a go-to choice for a hearty, all-in-one meal, perfectly balancing a thick, umami-rich sauce with garden-fresh vegetables and your choice of protein served over a bed of al dente noodles. This recipe highlights the use of tender-crisp Japanese broccoli, commonly known as brócolis japonês, to create a nourishing and comforting dish for the whole family.
Get ready to serve a vibrant, colorful meal. The combination of lightly steamed vegetables, succulent seared meat, and a glossy, savory-sweet sauce provides a delicious gastronomic experience that fits perfectly into any busy weekly schedule.
Get ready to serve a vibrant, colorful meal. The combination of lightly steamed vegetables, succulent seared meat, and a glossy, savory-sweet sauce provides a delicious gastronomic experience that fits perfectly into any busy weekly schedule.
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