Easy Yakisoba Sauce Recipe
Easy homemade yakisoba sauce recipe, ready in minutes using just 5 ingredients. Your Japanese stir-fried noodles have never tasted so good!
❓What is yakisoba sauce
Yakisoba sauce is a sweet, savory Japanese sauce used to season yakisoba, a stir-fried noodle dish with vegetables and meat. It combines soy sauce, Worcestershire, oyster sauce, ketchup, and sugar to create a rich, umami-packed flavor.
🍜 The secret to sweet-savory Japanese noodles
We’ve been trying to eat healthier at home, and one of the best changes we made was switching to homemade sauces. The amount of sugar and preservatives hiding in store-bought bottles is honestly wild.
This homemade yakisoba sauce takes just minutes and needs only 5 ingredients. One quick stir, and you’ve got a rich, sweet-savory sauce perfect for noodles.
No trip to the Asian grocery store needed!
Just make a small batch and keep it in a jar in the fridge for a few days. It’s super handy to have on hand.
Praew ♡
🫙 Ingredient tips & substitutes
✱ This section explains each ingredient and its possible substitutions. Full measurements are included in the recipe card later in the post.
- Worcestershire sauce A fermented condiment made with vinegar, molasses, anchovies, and spices, offering a mix of tangy, savory (umami), sweet, and salty flavors with a subtle hint of spice that deepens the sauce’s overall richness.
- Japanese soy sauce Adds saltiness and depth.
- Oyster sauce Thick, savory, and slightly sweet. I always use the Thai Maekrua brand.
- Tomato ketchup Adds acidity and a touch of sweetness, helping the sauce cling to noodles while balancing out the salty elements.
- Honey or sugar Sweetens the sauce. Use honey for a smoother finish, or sugar for a more neutral base.
👩🍳 How to make yakisoba sauce
✱ Flavor may vary depending on the brands you use. Different ketchups or soy sauces can affect the final taste, so always do a quick taste test after mixing. Adjust with a pinch more sugar or extra sauces to your liking (if needed).
- Combine all ingredients. Add all the ingredients (soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar) into a small bowl.
- Stir until smooth. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and the sauce looks smooth and glossy.
- Let it rest. Set the sauce aside for 5–10 minutes to let the flavors blend before using. Or store it in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 1 week.
😋 How to use this sauce
Here are a few ways you can use your homemade sauce:
❥ Toss with noodles for classic yakisoba, a Japanese street food
❥ Use as a marinade or glaze for meat or tofu
❥ Swap it in for brown sauces like tonkatsu or okonomiyaki sauce
❥ Drizzle over a noodle bowl as a dressing
Easy Yakisoba Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1½ tbsp sugar or honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, and sugar to a small bowl.
- Mix well. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves and the sauce is smooth and glossy. Taste-test and adjust the flavors if needed.
- Let it rest. Set aside for 5–10 minutes before using, or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.
🫙 How to store
- Refrigerate: Pour the sauce into a clean jar or airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a quick stir before using again.
- Freeze: Not ideal!
- Reheating: No reheating needed!
