Vegetarian Yakisoba

Ingredients

• 8 ounces soba noodles
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce or vegetarian worcestershire sauce (note, regular worc. sauce contains fish)
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other hot chili paste
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
• 1/2 head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 4 scallion tops, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook the soba noodles in the boiling water for about 2 minutes or until they are al dente.(cooking any longer will cause the noodles to clump together.).

3. 3

   Drain the noodles, rinse lightly with cold water and drain again. (This is important so the noodles won't stick.).

4. 4

   Combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili paste, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   When hot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and cabbage. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften and brown slightly.

7. 7

   Add the soba noodles and the soy sauce mixture and cook just long enough to reheat the noodles and thoroughly coat them in the sauce.

8. 8

   Serve garnished with the chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.