Description
Hibachi Noodles are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish inspired by Japanese hibachi-style cooking. Featuring tender noodles tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home. Quickly cooked in butter and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, these noodles make a perfect side or main dish for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 1 lb yakisoba, lo mein, or spaghetti noodles
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 the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles just before they are completely soft or al dente, leaving them with a slight bite. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Melt butter in skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely and start to bubble.
- Cook the noodles: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, to get a slight golden coloring on the noodles, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly to combine the flavors well. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the sauce to meld with the noodles.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the noodles from heat and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your hibachi noodles!
Notes
- Use yakisoba or lo mein noodles for the most authentic texture, but spaghetti or other wheat noodles can be a suitable substitute.
- Adjust the soy sauce amount for salt preference or to make it gluten free by using tamari.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil while cooking the sauce.
- To add protein, serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu on the side or mixed in.
- Make sure not to overcook the noodles initially to prevent them from becoming mushy during the final skillet cooking step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
