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Yakamein Recipe

Yakamein Recipe

Yakamein is a flavorful dish packed with protein. With some beef broth, you can easily create this flavorful Asian noodle soup for a warm meal. Follow my recipe to recreate my take on traditional yakamein.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole (New Orleans)
Keyword: New Orleans Noodle Soup, Yakamein
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 432kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Chopping board and sharp knife
  • Large spoon
  • Bowls
  • Cling wrap

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 cups frozen shrimp (peeled)
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 0.3 cup fresh scallions
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 serves wheat noodles

Instructions 

  • Marinate your beef in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of creole, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Massage the ingredients together with your hands. Use cling film to cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Marinate your shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil plus 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning. Place the cling film-covered bowl in the refrigerator.
  • Cook your beef in a large pot on high heat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Then, fish sauce, white vinegar, and broth. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • After your yakamein soup has cooked, add the marinated shrimp and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Fill your medium pot ¾ full with water. Then add your pasta and cook it over medium to high heat until cooked (approximately 8 - 12 minutes). Set aside once cooked.
  • Add an individual amount of pasta to a bowl.
  • Spoon yakamein soup over the top, and sprinkle with scallions.

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Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 29096mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 4mg