Description
This Hibachi Noodles recipe delivers flavorful, slightly sweet, and savory noodles with a touch of garlic and ginger. Perfectly cooked yakisoba or lo mein noodles are tossed in a delicious soy sauce and sesame oil mixture, then lightly browned in butter for a subtle crispness. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, this dish is a quick and satisfying meal that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 1 lb yakisoba, lo mein, or spaghetti noodles
Sauce and Seasoning
- 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 Base and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the yakisoba, lo mein, or spaghetti noodles until just before completely soft or al dente. The noodles should still have a slight bite. Drain them well and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until fully combined.
- Heat the Butter: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted and hot, add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Brown the Noodles: Cook the noodles in the butter on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, to develop slight coloring and a subtle crispness, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Toss: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly. Continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the hibachi noodles with toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, cook the noodles just shy of al dente since they will cook more in the skillet.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness, especially if serving to sensitive eaters.
- Add vegetables like sliced bell peppers or scallions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Substitute olive oil for butter for a dairy-free option, but the flavor profile will slightly differ.
- Leftover hibachi noodles can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
