Brazilian recipe
Easy -Style Yakissoba (Yakissoba e)
A popular, flavorful take on stir-fried noodles featuring broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. This practical dish marries Asian-inspired techniques with local home-cooking staples.
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Ingredients
1 packet spaghetti noodles
500g beef strips (cut of your choice)
Salt to taste
1 head broccoli
1 carrot, medium-sliced
1 bell pepper, medium-sliced
1 onion, medium-sliced
1 vegetable stock cube
125ml water (for steaming vegetables)
Vegetable oil (optional, for searing)
500ml pre-made yakissoba sauce
5 tbsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
500ml water (for the sauce)
1 tbsp sunflower oil (for the sauce)
2 tbsp cornflour
1 beef stock cube
Button mushrooms to taste (optional)
500g beef strips (cut of your choice)
Salt to taste
1 head broccoli
1 carrot, medium-sliced
1 bell pepper, medium-sliced
1 onion, medium-sliced
1 vegetable stock cube
125ml water (for steaming vegetables)
Vegetable oil (optional, for searing)
500ml pre-made yakissoba sauce
5 tbsp soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
500ml water (for the sauce)
1 tbsp sunflower oil (for the sauce)
2 tbsp cornflour
1 beef stock cube
Button mushrooms to taste (optional)
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers at local outdoor markets or the fresh food aisles of major supermarkets. Beef strips can be requested from the butchery section. Soy sauce, cornflour, and stock cubes are staples found in the baking or condiments aisles of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: steam the carrot, bell pepper, onion, and broccoli in a covered pot with 125ml of water and the crumbled vegetable stock cube until tender yet crisp.
- Season the beef strips lightly with salt.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat a splash of vegetable oil and sear the beef strips until browned.
- Add the seared beef into the pot with the steamed vegetables.
- For the sauce: in a separate saucepan, combine the pre-made yakissoba sauce, soy sauce, sunflower oil, and 500ml of water.
- Dissolve the cornflour in a little cold water and whisk it into the saucepan along with the beef stock cube.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the meat and vegetables, stirring well to coat, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms, if using.
- Serve the savory meat and vegetable mixture over the warm, prepared noodles.
Observations
Brazilian-style Yakissoba is a beloved local adaptation of the classic Asian stir-fry, widely favored for its simplicity and robust flavor profile. Perfectly suited for a quick, hearty meal, it blends a savory sauce base with fresh vegetables and your preferred cut of meat, all tossed with noodles. This version emphasizes the use of broccoli and crisp vegetables, resulting in a wholesome, comforting meal that is a firm family favorite.
Prepare yourself for a vibrant dish packed with flavor. By keeping the vegetables al dente and pairing them with tender seared beef and a rich, umami-laden sauce, you create an effortless yet impressive meal that is ideal for busy weeknights.
Prepare yourself for a vibrant dish packed with flavor. By keeping the vegetables al dente and pairing them with tender seared beef and a rich, umami-laden sauce, you create an effortless yet impressive meal that is ideal for busy weeknights.
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