Description
A flavorful and easy Hibachi Noodles recipe featuring tender noodles tossed in a savory soy-based sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of sweetness, finished with toasted sesame seeds for an authentic Japanese steakhouse taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 1 lb yakisoba, lo mein, or spaghetti
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
For Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles or pasta until just before completely soft or al dente, retaining a slight bite. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, packed light brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Melt Butter: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
- Cook Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, to develop a slight coloring on the noodles, enhancing their flavor.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly to combine, making sure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Meld Flavors: Continue cooking the noodles with the sauce for an additional 3 minutes on medium-high heat to meld the flavors together.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish the noodles with toasted sesame seeds, serve immediately, and enjoy your homemade Hibachi Noodles!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth or water instead of butter or use a plant-based butter substitute.
- If yakisoba or lo mein noodles are unavailable, spaghetti is a great substitute.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to taste, depending on desired saltiness.
- Adding sautéed vegetables or protein such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu can make it a more complete meal.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content, especially if dietary restrictions apply.
- Make sure not to overcook noodles to maintain a pleasant texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
