Jul 14 2026

Yonsei Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

choose your base: yakisoba noodles • Japanese fried rice • furikake sushi rice. choose two proteins: seared ahi • ginger Scallion Tofu • kabayaki Steak • Kurobuta Pork Belly • tiger Shrimp • misoyaki Salmon +2

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Ingredients

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Base

Proteins

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Yakisoba Noodles

    Cook the yakisoba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Japanese Fried Rice

    Prepare the Japanese fried rice by stir-frying cooked rice in a pan with a little oil, adding soy sauce, and any desired vegetables. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Furikake Sushi Rice

    Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Mix with rice vinegar and furikake. Allow to cool.

Protein Preparation

  1. 4

    Seared Ahi Tuna

    Season the ahi tuna with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat with a little oil and sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked rare. Slice thinly.

  2. 5

    Ginger Scallion Tofu

    Press and drain the tofu, then cut into cubes. Sauté with ginger and scallions in a pan with sesame oil until golden brown.

  3. 6

    Kabayaki Steak

    Marinate the steak in soy sauce and mirin for 30 minutes, then grill or pan-sear until desired doneness. Slice thinly.

  4. 7

    Kurobuta Pork Belly

    Cook the pork belly slowly in a pan until crispy. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 8

    Tiger Shrimp

    Peel and devein the tiger shrimp. Sauté in a pan with garlic and butter until pink and cooked through.

  6. 9

    Misoyaki Salmon

    Marinate the salmon in miso paste and cook in a preheated oven or grill until flaky.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    Choose your base and place it in a bowl. Top with your choice of two proteins from the selections prepared.

  2. 11

    Add Seasoning

    Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, furikake, sesame seeds, and add pickled ginger on the side.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Yonsei dish!

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