Description
Ingredients
8 oz yakisoba noodles (or substitute with linguine, ramen, or udon)
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger paste (or 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or teriyaki sauce as sub)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
2 scallions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Cook Noodles
Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well to prevent sticking.Sauté Aromatics
In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger paste. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.Add Sauce Base
Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Let simmer for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.Add Noodles
Toss in the cooked noodles. Use tongs to gently coat them evenly with the sauce mixture.Finish with Flavor
Drizzle in sesame oil and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Toss once more and remove from heat.Serve & Garnish
Plate the noodles and top with chopped scallions. Serve hot with optional sides like grilled chicken, shrimp, or stir-fried veggies.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins:
Grilled hibachi chicken or steak
Sautéed mushrooms, onions, or zucchini
A side of yum yum sauce for dipping
Storage Tips:
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce or water.
Not recommended for freezing (texture change).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg