Description
This Hibachi Noodles recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a classic Japanese steakhouse-style noodle dish at home. Tender linguine noodles are sautéed in a savory blend of garlic, butter, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce, then finished with a touch of sesame oil and optional sesame seeds for garnish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect side or main that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 1 lb. linguine or noodles/pasta of choice, cooked al dente
Sauce and Flavorings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Garlic: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it is fully liquid and starting to bubble slightly, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Noodles: Add the cooked linguine noodles directly to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring all strands are well coated.
- Mix in Sauces and Sugar: Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, and teriyaki sauce thoroughly, mixing continuously so that the noodles are evenly coated with the savory-sweet sauce blend.
- Season: Taste the noodles and season with salt and pepper according to your preference, keeping in mind that soy sauce is already salty.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately drizzle the sesame oil over the noodles, gently tossing to distribute the aromatic oil evenly without cooking it further.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving plates or a bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cook the linguine noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy when sautéed.
- Adjust the sugar amount to your taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and soy sauce alternatives such as tamari.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, or mixed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Sesame seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor but are optional.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the soy sauce and teriyaki are free from animal products.
