Broccoli and beef stir-fry is a staple Japanese home-cooked dish. Similar to the Chinese classic, broccoli and beef with oyster sauce stir-fry, which is one of the most popular Chinese dishes of all time, our version is less saucy and lightly flavored, making it perfect for everyday dinners or packed Bento lunches. Its taste is simple and fresh, and no one will complain when it appears on the table frequently.
Yakiudon (焼きうどん) is a dish of stir-fried Udon noodles with meat and vegetables. It’s so easy and quick to make that it’s more akin to home cooking than restaurant fare. Typically, Yakiudon is seasoned with soy sauce or salt, but in this recipe, it’s flavored mainly with savory Tonkatsu sauce, giving it a taste similar to Yakisoba. It’s perfect for lunch or as a great alternative to a fast-food dinner.
Happosai (八宝菜) is another Japanese Chinese dish similar to Yasaiitame stir-fry vegetables. Various vegetables, seafood, and pork are braised in a gooey savory sauce. It is a wonderful entree for dinner or a hearty lunch over rice.
Stir-fry meat and vegetable is the best way to use up leftover ingredients from the fridge. It doesn’t need exact measurements of ingredients and seasonings. Add whatever on hand and stir-fry together, and that will always work. For example, if you don’t have Asparagus, use broccoli or brown onion. One of the seasonings used for the dish was oyster sauce. It has touch of sweetness already, but you could add some honey or sugar if you like. Mix and match, and enjoy!