Yakisoba Brasileiro/Brazilian Yakisoba
This dish originates from the Japanese immigrants who came
to Brazil in the early 1900s onwards. Yakisoba is a popular street food dish
throughout Brazil, but in particular in São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul where
there are large Japanese communities.
Makes 6 portions
Ingredients:
400g of diced meat (beef/pork/chicken) or shrimps
500g of Japanese noodles
2 medium onions sliced large
1 head of broccoli sliced
½ a cabbage sliced
1 large carrot sliced
100g green beans sliced
1 bell pepper (green) sliced
8 spring onions sliced
100g of mushrooms sliced
5 tablespoons of soya sauce
5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Boil a pan of water and start cooking the noodles. In a
medium pan heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to hot and fry the meat/shrimps.
After browning for a few minutes add 2 tablespoons of soya sauce. Cook for
about 5 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
Meanwhile in a large wok add the remanding vegetable oil and
heat to hot. Chef’s tip: “It’s essential to use plenty of vegetable oil as the
oil provides the correct consistency to fuse together the noodles and other
ingredients and gives a great fried taste.” Add the cauliflower, broccoli,
cabbage, carrots, onions, green beans, peppers, spring onions, mushrooms and stir
fry for a few minutes. Add the remainder of the soya sauce. Add the cooked
noodles and the meat/shrimp and mix well together while stir frying for a
couple of minutes. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle some more spring onions
on top, and let your fellow diners help themselves. That’s it, it’s done. Easy
and delicious.