Yakamein Recipe

You might not be the only one confused about this recipe.

However, yakamein is quite an exciting bowl of goodness to prepare if you feel under the weather.

Yakamein is one of New Orleans' best dishes, combining Creole cuisine with Asian influences.

Some people describe it as similar to pho or even ramen.

Anyway, the simplest description for yakamein is a warm and bold bowl with an Asian twist.

Ingredients

1. 1-liter Beef broth
2. 1 tbsp old bay seasoning (1/4 tsp for topping)
3. 2 tsp soy sauce
4. 1 tsp garlic powder
5. 1 tsp onion powder
6. 2 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced in half
7. 100g spaghetti pasta, cooked according to package instructions
8. 2 chopped spring onion stalks
9. 2 tbsp vegetable oil
10. 250g beef tenderloin, cut in half
11. 200g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12. 1/4 tsp salt
13. 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

How to Make Yakamein

Step 1: In a large pot, combine beef broth, old bay seasoning, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce it to a simmer for 20 minutes.

2.  Season shrimp: Once the broth is done, season the shrimp with salt, old bay seasoning, and ground black pepper.

3.  Fry shrimp: Place half of the oil in a heated skillet and fry shrimp until cooked through for four minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Season beef: Season the beef tenderloin with salt and ground black pepper. Sear for three minutes on high heat, turning it halfway through.

Remove from the pan and set aside.

5.  Add spaghetti: Place the beef broth into serving bowls and add in the cooked spaghetti.

6.  Arrange ingredients: Arrange the beef tenderloin, shrimp, and hardboiled egg in the bowl. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and serve immediately.

Important Tips

• Shrimp is an excellent choice as the main ingredient in every dish. However, many people can ruin this simple and fantastic protein due to overcooking. There is always a technique to have perfectly cooked shrimp! You may notice that the shrimp starts curling once you throw it into the fire; this shows that the shrimp's meat is reacting to heat. To know if the shrimp is cooked through, pay attention to how the shrimp curls. If you see that the shrimp curls and forms the letter "C," it's good to go! However, if you overcook the shrimp, it turns and curls even further, forming the letter "G."
  
• You may notice changes in the shrimp's color, as well. Cooked shrimp is slightly orange. If it turns into a deep orange, you've overcooked it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it taste like? Yakamein tastes like a bowl of complete goodness. It has a spicy, subtle broth mixture, with tender beef tenderloin and a creamy hardboiled egg cooked to perfection. The broth balances beef, chicken, and shrimp flavors.

What can I expect? If you don't usually cook steak cuts, you might find it hard to perfect the medium-rare portion. However, once you've mastered it, you'll enjoy a delicious tender cut of beef. You might want to overcook the pasta slightly, creating another texture similar to regular noodles.

Can you use other steak cuts? Yes, you are not limited to tenderloin. You can use flank steak, New York strip, and sirloin steak cuts.