Easy Teriyaki Noodle Recipe

Whenever I'm craving noodles, I cook a big bowl of Teriyaki noodles. Today, however,  I added a bunch of air-fried tofu and veggies to make this teriyaki noodle recipe extra special. Easy teriyaki noodles are so easy to make, and adding additional toppings creates a fabulous meal in no time at all. 

Although served in many Asian-themed restaurants, Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

Of course, Japanese Teriyaki noodles are made with rice or Shirataki noodles. Also called a miracle noodle, Shirataki noodles are made from the Konjac plant, 97% water, and 3% soluble fiber.  Because shirataki noodles are both low in calories and digestible carbohydrates, they're often called "miracle noodles."

But, if you can't find Shiraki noodles, rice noodles work perfectly for this vegan noodle recipe. 

How to make Teriyaki Noodle Recipe

Basically, teriyaki noodles are simply noodles, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. But, most bottled teriyaki sauce is made with oil and a ton of sugar. 

Healthy, oil-free teriyaki sauce is the first step to easy teriyaki noodles. 

• Tamari or soy sauce
• Water
• Fresh pineapple juice
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Rice vinegar
• Arrowroot powder (or corn starch)
• Sesame seeds

Once the noodles are prepared, toss in a small sauce, only lightly coating the noodles. 

What noodles are used for quick teriyaki noodles?

If using Shirataki noodles, first, it's important to remove the fishy smell from the noodles. Don't worry, though; the fishy smell is plain water that has absorbed the odor of the konjac root, not fish. So, yes, they are vegan! 

After rinsing, boil the yam noodles for two to three minutes, making sure to drain away any water you cooked the noodles in. Also, this process gets rid of the fishy odor.

Another noodle option, which I enjoy with this recipe is rice noodles. Also plant-based and oil-free, rice noodles come in a variety of thicknesses and textures. Then, cook by following the package instructions. 

Quick and easy teriyaki noodles or adding a little veggie love

Since I love my veggies as much as I love noodles, I chose to add air-fried tofu and a variety of sauteed vegetables to my noodle recipe. 

First, I marinated my tofu in my homemade teriyaki sauce overnight. 

• Pressed Tofu for Grilling, Baking, Air-frying, or Cooking in a Skillet

Then, I chose some vegetables to add to my noodles. 

• Broccoli
• Green Onions
• Mushrooms
• Garlic
• Mame (shelled edamame) 

Or, enjoy the easy teriyaki noodle recipe in its simplest form. 

Tips

• Whenever sauteing vegetables to add to noodles or stir fry, I highly recommend NOT cooking the vegetables in sauce. Instead, saute the vegetables in a small amount of water or vegetable broth to avoid sogginess and an overpowering taste from the sauce. 
• Toss the noodles in a small amount of sauce (about 1/4 cup) to coat them, not drown them. Once the noodles are tossed, add the vegetables and cooked tofu. Then, drizzle with a small amount of extra sauce, if any. 
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds after plating to keep sesame seeds crunchy, not soggy
• Add a little Thai basil for additional flavor. 

FAQ

What does Teriyaki Taste like?

• Teriyaki boasts a sweet and tangy flavor. Savory and sweet, authentic teriyaki sauce delivers an umami flavor from its simple soy sauce and rice vinegar base.

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Yield: 6 servings

Easy Teriyaki Noodle Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Easy Teriyaki noodles take less than 10 minutes from start to finish. Add some air-fried tofu and some sauteed vegetables and turn this quick teriyaki noodle recipe into a fabulous meal. With a homemade, healthy sugar-free sauce, you will love these noodles plain or loaded with your favorite veggies.

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Ingredients

Healthy Teriyaki Sauce

• 1/2 cup Tamari or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder (or corn starch) + 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Noodles

• 2 7 ounce bags of Shiraki noodles or 1 14 ounce package of rice noodles

Vegetables (optional)

• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into similar sized 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 bunch scallions (green onions, sliced thin)
• 1 cup mame (shelled edamame)

Tofu (optional)

• 1 14 ounces package extra-firm or sprouted tofu, cubed
• 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce recipe (above)

Garnish

• Sesame seeds
• Thai basil

Instructions

Homemade Healthy Teriyaki Sauce

1. In a small bowl, combine arrowroot powder or corn starch with 2 Tablespoons water and form a paste. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, add all the remaining ingredients and cook on medium-low until heated through.
3. Add the arrowroot (or cornstarch) paste, stir into the saucepan, and reduce the temperature to low.
4. The sauce will thicken as it heats.

Preparing the noodles

1. If using Shirakii noodles, follow the package instructions.
2. Or, is using rice noodles, follow the directions on the package.
3. Rinse and drain.
4. Transfer noodles to a bowl.
5. Add 1/4 cup homemade teriyaki sauce and toss to coat. Add additional sauce in small amounts to get the amount preferred. The goal is to lightly coat the noodles, not soak them in the sauce.
6. Serve with sesame seeds and Thai basil if desired.

Tofu and vegetable Options

1. If using tofu, cut tofu into cubes and marinate overnight in 1/4-1/2 cup teriyaki sauce.
2. Follow the directions for baking, air-frying, or cooking in a skillet (link). Cooking tofu
3. In a skillet, saute onions and mushrooms until onions are translucent and mushrooms are browned.
4. Add carrots, broccoli, and name and stir to combine—Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low.

Serving Teriyaki Noodles

1. If eating teriyaki noodles plain, toss in sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and Thai basil.
2. To add tofu and vegetables, toss the noodles in sauce and plate.
3. Add the sauteed vegetables and cooked tofu pieces.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and Thai basil leaves for added flavor.
5. Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 330Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 400mgCarbohydrates 50gFiber 6gSugar 6gProtein 18g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

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Kathy Carmichael

Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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