1-Begin by pulling together all the ingredients to make sure you have everything on hand for a smooth cooking process. First, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl to create the flavorful sauce that gives this dish its signature taste. Next, rinse the Yakisoba or Chinese egg noodles under cold water to separate them well and drain thoroughly, as this helps avoid clumping during stir-frying.

2-Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat, then add the sliced onion and celery, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until they turn translucent. Follow that by tossing in the chopped cabbage and cooking for another minute to keep the veggies crisp-tender. Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce to the pan, then stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and coated evenly in the sauce.