Description
This One-Pot Teriyaki Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender noodles cooked with shredded cabbage and carrots in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. Easy to make on the stovetop, it combines the umami of soy sauce with the sweetness of brown sugar and the warmth of spices, finished with nutty sesame seeds for a delicious, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1/2 green cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, shredded
Sauce
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Others
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 16 oz spaghetti (1 pound box)
- 3 1/2 cups water (plus extra 1/2 cup if needed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrots. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly softened.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, ground mustard, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Mix everything well to combine the flavors evenly with the vegetables.
- Cook Noodles: Add the spaghetti and 3 1/2 cups of water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook uncovered for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the noodles are not yet tender or the sauce is too thin, add an additional 1/2 cup of water and continue cooking until the noodles are done and the sauce has thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from heat and toss in the sesame seeds. Serve the teriyaki noodles immediately, optionally garnished with more sesame seeds or sliced green onions for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
- Substitute spaghetti with any other long noodles like linguine or rice noodles if gluten-free.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or tofu cubes.
- Be sure to stir occasionally during cooking to prevent noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
