Yakisoba
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Yakisoba (焼きそば), lit. fried noodles, is a very simple dish and is often sold cheaply at festivals in Japan. It is Chinese in origin and integrated into Japanese cuisine like Ramen. Even though soba is part of the word, yakisoba noodles are similar to ramen noodles and made from flour, as opposed to rice. Yakisoba can be flavored with yakisoba sauce (similar to okonomiyaki sauce), soy sauce, or salt and black pepper. Cooking is very simple: heat a frying pan with a little vegetable oil and sautee bite-sized slices of beef, chicken, or pork, along with vegetables like cabbage or carrots. Add yakisoba, pour in a little water to untangle the noodles, and cook until the water is gone. Then add sauce and serve.
Instant yakisoba, such as "UFO", is commonly sold in Japanese supermarkets. It can be prepared simply by adding boiling water.
It is usually served with beni shoga (pickled ginger) and nori.
