Description
This Hibachi Noodles recipe features perfectly cooked yakisoba or lo mein-style noodles tossed in a savory and slightly sweet soy-based sauce with garlic and ginger. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, these stir-fried noodles deliver the irresistible flavors of Japanese hibachi-style cooking, making a quick and delicious meal for four.
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
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil the yakisoba, lo mein, or spaghetti noodles until they are just before fully soft or al dente, leaving a slight bite. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Heat the butter: In a large nonstick skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat until fully melted and starting to bubble.
- Cook the noodles: Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Stir-fry them on medium-high heat for several minutes, allowing them to get a slight golden coloring and a bit of crispness on the edges.
- Add the sauce and toss: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Toss everything thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the noodles as a garnish. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade hibachi-style noodles.
Notes
- For an authentic hibachi experience, use yakisoba noodles if available; otherwise, lo mein or spaghetti work well.
- Adjust the soy sauce quantity to taste if you prefer a less salty or more intense flavor.
- Add vegetables like sliced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms to increase the nutritional value and add texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor before garnishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
