So-called Napolitan Yakisoba. -Heart's Foam-
When it comes to B-grade gourmet food in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, "Fujinomiya Yakisoba" is known nationwide. It is that dish made with firm, chewy noodles, centered on ingredients like meat scraps and cabbage, and finished with sardine or mackerel dashi powder and green laver.
It is certainly delicious, chewy and delicious. As expected of Fujinomiya Yakisoba.
It is a familiar taste, but if I have it every time, I eventually get tired of it.
So, I often reach for Nissin Yakisoba dried noodles or the 3-pack Maruchan Yakisoba. As for the flavor, I sometimes reduce the Worcestershire sauce and add soy sauce instead.
I want a new step forward!
Just as I was thinking that, the other day, Hide-naga Hashiba posted an article about buying Napolitan sauce, so I couldn't help but react to it.
Napolitan sauce... it doesn't seem to be just plain tomato ketchup.
Napolitan... yeah, that rings a bell.
I remembered that I had eaten Napolitan Yakisoba at Teppanyaki "Chan" a long time ago, and it was perfect for me, as I love strong flavors.
I remember it was delicious, but unfortunately, I had forgotten the details.
So, I went all the way to Teppanyaki "Chan" to check it out!
Regarding the yakisoba, if you don't say anything, the staff will cook it for you in the kitchen.
And, here it is!
Firmly grilled Fujinomiya Yakisoba noodles with onion, green pepper, and sausage, all tossed in Napolitan sauce.
Is the topping green laver? At this point, you might not even notice if it were changed to basil or parsley. Tabasco would also be good if you want it spicy. However, it would probably be best to skip the sardine or mackerel bonito flakes.
A large amount of sweet Napolitan sauce clings to it, making for a rather heavy finish.
The oily texture is the same as regular Fujinomiya Yakisoba, so it goes well with the firm noodles.
This is it!
Isn't it delicious!
Despite being full of B-grade vibes, it might be quite fun to wash it down with a dry sparkling wine while slurping it up, blowing on it to cool it down. It also looks like it would be delicious stuffed into a baguette and eaten with a hearty laugh.
It might be good to get carried away and add melted cheese as a topping, but that might be a bit too heavy for me.