CHINESE RECIPES:Yakisoba

Yakisoba

INGREDIENTS:

1lb lean pork loin, sliced thinly (against the grain)

1⁄3cup soy sauce

1⁄3cup rice wine

1 1⁄2tablespoons sugar

12ounces Chinese wheat noodles (udon noodles may be substituted)

3tablespoons vegetable oil

1onion, sliced thin

1lb napa cabbage or 1 lb savoy cabbage, sliced very thin

3carrots, grated

1tablespoon chopped ginger

2scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar, stirring to dissolve.
2. Cook noodles in boiling water about 8 minutes, or until tender.
3. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water.
4. In a large deep skillet or wok, cook onion in oil for about 3 minutes.
5. Add the cabbage, carrot and ginger and cook until cabbage is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Add the pork and cook for 2 minutes more.
7. Cover the mixture with noodles and pour the sauce over all.
8. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, the remove the lid and toss the mixture together until it is well combined.
9. Place on a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.