Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles

Name: Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup Dark soy sauce; ⅛ cup Vinegar; 2 tbsp Hot sauce/ Sriracha; 1 tsp Honey ((Maple syrup for Vegan)); 1 tsp Brown Sugar; ¼ tsp Garlic powder; ¼ tsp Ground Ginger; 1 tsp Corn starch; 200 grams Thin wheat noodles ((or angel hair pasta)); 1 cup Peppers (sliced (mix of green, yellow, orange and red)); ½ cup Pink Onion ((sliced)); ½ cup Carrots ((sliced)); 1 cup Mushroom ((halved)); 2 tbsp Garlic ((minced)); 2 tbsp Olive/ Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper powder; 2 cups Water; 1 tsp Roasted sesame seeds; 2-3 Spring onion greens to top

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Swap take-out and jarred sauces with this easy to make Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles recipe made with homemade Teriyaki Sauce.

One-pot dinner in 30 minutes is possible using the Instant Pot to make this delicious recipe!

Teriyaki Noodles served in a white plate topped with sesame seeds and some chopped vegetables seen in the background.

Noodles and pasta make an appearance on our dinner menu so often. There is something super satisfying about a bowl of warm noodles. It makes an amazing dinner for weekdays or even weekend brunch.

Eating noodles is amazing, but if the recipe takes forever to make, it no longer remains in the favorites category.

Lately, using the Instant Pot is my favorite way to make them! Just one pot to make the meal in under 30 minutes.

Our dinner often features noodles like Hakka Noodles, Japchae, Pad Thai, Chow Mein and so on. These are the more popular ones but lesser known Vegetarian Teriyaki noodles are on our list often.

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Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles

What is Teriyaki

Teriyaki refers to the Japanese method of cooking meat, fish or vegetables in a sweet and sour glaze.

The main ingredients of the glaze are soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and ginger. Using dark soy sauce gives the glaze a great shine and color.

A lot of brands sell bottled teriyaki sauce with different ingredients and proportions. However, for this recipe I have made a quick version of the sauce that needs no prior cooking or fancy ingredients.

Why this recipe works

This is a super quick recipe to make a flavorful dinner. With an active time of under 30 minutes, it works beautifully for weekday dinner or weekend meals.
A super customizable recipe, the sauce for the noodles can be made before hand. And pick vegetables and noodles as per taste preferences and availability.
I like to make the noodles in the Instant Pot so that the noodles cook with the vegetables in one go. No pre-boiling the noodles for the recipe. This simplifies the cooking steps.
A great recipe for meal prep too. Make the noodles while preparing other items and you have a meal ready while you cook the rest.
The recipe can be made spicy or mild. It is easy to modify the sauce to make it perfect for your liking.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles; noodles, vegetables and homemade teriyaki sauce on a gray board.

Noodles: I use Vegetarian Wheat noodles from the Asian store. Any thin noodles work for this recipe. If using angel hair or other kinds of noodles, divide the time mentioned on the packet by 2 to get instant pot cooking time.

Sauce: This sauce has four main ingredients and all the rest are just for flavors. Having a good dark soy sauce is key to get the glaze. Next we add Vinegar or mirin along with sugar and ginger to complete the sauce. Maple Syrup or honey (for a non-Vegan version) is added too. Plus, a little cornstarch brings the noodles, sauce and vegetables together.

Vegetables: I use only a handful of vegetables for the noodles. However, tofu or any other protein works well too. Plus, add more vegetables if you like. I generally use peppers, onion, carrots and mushrooms. Moreover, if you have a bag of frozen vegetables of any kind; that can be used too. The recipe works perfectly to empty out the refrigerator!

Oil: Given that it is an Asian recipe, we make it in Sesame Oil. However, olive oil works too. The recipe does not taste very well in butter or ghee.

Seasonings: Given that the sauce has all the flavoring, we only add some salt and pepper to season the noodles. No other seasoning is necessary.

Toppings: To give the recipe some crunch, I like to top it with some toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Moreover, cilantro works too.

See the recipe card for detailed ingredient information, measurements and nutrition.

Using the Instant Pot to make the Noodles

Making this Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles recipe in the Instant pot is a great idea. It helps make the noodles along with cooking the vegetables in one go.

With three simple steps we can make the noodles with minimum time and effort. We just need to sauté everything and arrange the noodles, cook them and serve them topped with crunchy toppings.

Pro Tip: The key to not have soggy noodles is to release the pressure immediately after the cooking cycle. Letting them sit will cook them further making them soggy and unpalatable.

How to make this recipe

1- Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce till the sugar and cornstarch mix completely. Set aside.

2- Set the mode to sauté at medium intensity and let the pot display hot. Add oil in the pot and let it heat, then add minced garlic and sliced onion and peppers. Mix everything well.

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3- Next add in carrots and mushroom along with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir.

4- Then place the noodles above the vegetables.

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5- Stir in the prepared teriyaki sauce. Also add water. Do not mix the noodles after this stage. Just push them down as much as possible. It is okay if all of them are not submerged in water. Then close the lid and set the mode to Pressure cook for 3 minutes on high pressure and do a quick release automatically or manually.

6- Open the pressure cooker.

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7- Gently mix the noodles.

8- Serve Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles topped with roasted sesame seeds and spring onion greens.

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Expert Tips and Notes

Adjust the water: Cooking noodles or pasta in the Instant Pot requires less water and time than the open pot. Divide the time written on the packet by half to make them in the Instant pot.

Modify the ingredients: A lot of vegetables and protein can be added to the recipe. Include fresh vegetables like cauliflower, asparagus, spinach, etc; frozen bags of vegetables like stir fry vegetables or peas or any kind of firm or fried tofu. They all work well with the noodles.

Making the noodles Vegan or gluten-free: Use maple syrup instead of honey for a Vegan version. However, the wheat noodles are not gluten-free so the recipe by itself is Vegetarian and not gluten-free. Swap for a gluten-free noodle option to make it free of gluten.

Scaling the recipe: The recipe can easily be halved or doubled. Scaling up or down involves changing the ingredients but not the time. The Instant Pot will come to pressure according to the contents in it so do not modify it.

Using teriyaki sauce for other recipes: The teriyaki sauce can be prepared and cooked on medium flame till thick. Then it is great to use for other purposes as a dipping sauce for gyoza, over tofu or paneer or to make some Teriyaki rice or salad.

Recipe FAQs

What do you eat Teriyaki Noodles with?

While the noodles are great as is, they can be paired with several tofu or vegetable recipes. I like to serve them with Vegetable Stir-fry, Black Pepper Tofu or Manchurian.

Are Teriyaki Noodles Vegan and Gluten-free?

Most store bought teriyaki sauces are Vegan friendly unless they have honey. This sauce can be made with maple syrup to make it Vegan. Moreover, the noodles and soy sauce do have gluten and so the recipe by itself is not Vegan or Gluten-free.

How to store Teriyaki Noodles?

The best way to store leftover noodles is to refrigerate in air-tight containers. They will stay well for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

Pairings

While the noodles are perfect to enjoy as is, they can be paired with several soups, stir-fries and sides. Here are some of our favorites.

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