"ToL" Original Recipe: Gōya & Daikon Yakisoba Recipe

Gōya & Daikon Yakisoba Recipe

Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 6 ounces rice flour yakisoba noodles

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• ½ cup onion, peeled and medium diced

• ½ cup gōya (bitter melon), seeds removed and medium diced

• ½ cup daikon (radish), large diced

• 6 ounces ground beef

• 1 tablespoon fresh yuzu juice (or to taste)

• Yuzu zest, to taste

• Garlic pepper, to taste

• Garlic-herb seasoning, to taste

• Himalayan pink salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Green onions, sliced for garnishing

  
  

Cooking Instructions

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

2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant and softened.

3. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned.

4. Add gōya and daikon and cook for 3–4 minutes, until just tender but still slightly crisp.

5. Add the cooked noodles to the pan and gently toss to combine.

6. Add seasonings to taste.

7. Drizzle in yuzu juice, and yuzu zest, toss lightly, and remove from heat.

8. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Cheers!

Gini x

18 January 2026