Boom! Done! Your yakamein is ready to serve. Easy enough to make, isn’t it? It’s so loaded with beef and noodles, certain to cure whatever ails you! It’ll cure your hunger, that’s for sure. I love to make it at home. It is famously served as a hangover cure, which you might need if know what New Orleans can be like. Locals call it “Ol’ Sober” for this reason. It’s easy to make at home, and you can spice it up as much as you’d like to. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Let’s talk about how to make yakamein, shall we? Sear the Beef in a Hot Pan or Pot. Heat the oil to medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sear the beef on each side to get a nice brown crust, about 10 minutes. Set the meat onto a plate and set aside. This browning process will help seal in lots of flavor with the beef. Simmer the Beef. Tuck the browned beef back into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2-3 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender. Turn off the heat and cool for 20 minutes. Flavor the Yakamein Broth. Skim the fat from the beef stock pot, then warm the broth on medium-low heat. Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust them all to your preference. You can simmer a bit to let the flavors mingle and develop. Divide Into Serving Bowls. When you’re ready to serve the Yakamein, divide the beef into 8-10 bowls, then add the cooked spaghetti noodles. Garnish and Serve. Top the bowls with warm stock from the pot, then garnish with scallions, extra hot sauce, and half a hard boiled egg. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your homemade yakamein. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! I do not recommend freezing yakamein with the noodles, though you can freeze any leftover beef and broth in freezer container for up to 6 months. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
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