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Omusoba

A spectacular collision of two diner classics: Omelet (Omu) and Yakisoba (Soba). A massive portion of savory, intensely saucy stir-fried noodles is wrapped entirely inside a thin, delicate, buttery egg crepe. Slashed with mayonnaise and Okonomiyaki sauce.
Course Sides & Appetizers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 portion Yakisoba noodles
  • 1/4 lb Thinly sliced pork
  • 1 cup Cabbage chopped
  • 2 tbsp Thick Yakisoba sauce
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Butter for the pan
  • 1 tbsp Japanese Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Okonomiyaki sauce
  • Aonori dried seaweed
  • Beni Shoga pickled red ginger

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Yakisoba: In a skillet over high heat, stir-fry the pork and cabbage until tender. Add the Yakisoba noodles and the thick, sweet-and-savory Yakisoba sauce. Toss vigorously until the noodles are heavily glazed. Transfer the noodles to a plate and wipe the skillet completely clean.
  • Beat the Eggs: In a bowl, aggressively whisk the 3 large eggs together with a tiny pinch of salt until completely uniform and frothy.
  • Make the Egg Crepe: Heat the clean skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan, swirling quickly so it covers the entire bottom in a thin, even layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 1 minute until the bottom sets but the top is still slightly soft.
  • Wrap the Noodles: Place the mountain of cooked Yakisoba noodles directly into the center of the soft egg crepe. Using a spatula, carefully fold the left and right sides of the egg crepe up and over the noodles to enclose them.
  • Invert and Garnish: Place a serving plate upside down over the skillet, then confidently flip the skillet over so the Omusoba lands seam-side down on the plate in a perfect yellow football shape. Drizzle heavily with Okonomiyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise in a zigzag pattern. Garnish with Aonori and pickled ginger.
Keyword Egg, Noodles, Street Food, Yakisoba
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