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    Home » Asian

    Published: Apr 12, 2020 · Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles

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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.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Expert Tips and Notes
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Pairings
    • More Noodle Recipes
    • 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. 

    Collage with steps to prepare the teriyaki sauce and noodles.

    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. 

    Collage with steps to prepare vegetables and teriyaki noodles in the isstant pot.

    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.

    Collage for steps to prepare Teriyaki Noodles in the instant pot.

    7- Gently mix the noodles.

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

    Collage with the steps to prepare teriyaki noodles and serve them with toppings.

    Expert Tips and Notes

    • 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.
    • A lot of vegetables and protein can be added to the recipe. Whether it is fresh vegetables, frozen bags of vegetables or tofu. They all work well with the noodles.
    • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a Vegan version. Plus, the wheat noodles are not gluten-free so the recipe by itself is Vegetarian and not gluten-free.
    • 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.
    • The teriyaki sauce can be prepared and cooked on medium flame till thick to use for other purposes as a dipping sauce etc.

    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.

    • A mix of spicy Hot Pot broth with broccoli, tofu, noodles in a bowl with chopsticks.
      Instant Pot Vegetarian Hot Pot
    • Black Pepper Tofu
    • Vegetable Stir-Fry
    • Instant Pot Manchow Soup

    More Noodle Recipes

    • Vegetable Hakka Noodles
    • One Pot Vegan Thai Curry Noodles
    • Vegan Thai Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow)
    • Vegan Sichuan Eggplant Noodles

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    A white plate with Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles topped with sesame seeds and green onions; placed on a gray surface with chopped vegetables on the side.

    Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodles

    Smruti
    Swap take-out and jarred sauces with this easy to make Vegetarian Teriyaki Noodle recipe.
    One-pot dinner in 30 minutes is possible using the Instant Pot to make this!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 3
    Calories 392 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE SAUCE

    • ¼ cup Dark soy sauce
    • ⅛ cup Vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon Hot sauce/ Sriracha
    • 1 teaspoon Honey (Maple syrup for Vegan)
    • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 1 teaspoon Corn starch

    FOR THE NOODLES

    • 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 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
    • 2 tablespoon Olive/ Sesame Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper powder
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 teaspoon Roasted sesame seeds
    • 2-3 Spring onion greens to top

    Instructions
     

    FOR THE SAUCE

    • Mix together all the ingredients till the sugar and cornstarch mix completely into the remaining ingredients. Set aside.

    FOR THE NOODLES

    • Set the mode to saute at medium intensity. Let the pot display hot.
    • Add oil in the pot and let it heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion and peppers. Mix well.
    • Now add in carrots and mushroom. Also add salt and pepper. Give it a good stir.
    • Place the noodles above the vegetables.
    • Stir in the prepared teriyaki sauce. Also add water. Do not mix the noodles. Just push them down as much as possible. It is okay if all of them are not submerged in water.
    • Close the lid of the Multipot and set the mode to Pressure cook for 3 minutes on high pressure and do a quick release automatically or manually.
    • Open the pressure cooker and gently mix the noodles. If there is some sauce at the bottom, it will be absorbed by the noodles in a couple of minutes.
    • Serve topped with roasted sesame seeds and spring onion greens.

    Video

    Notes

    • 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.
    • A lot of vegetables and protein can be added to the recipe. Whether it is fresh vegetables, frozen bags of vegetables or tofu. They all work well with the noodles.
    • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a Vegan version. Plus, the wheat noodles are not gluten-free so the recipe by itself is Vegetarian and not gluten-free.
    • 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.
    • The teriyaki sauce can be prepared and cooked on medium flame till thick to use for other purposes as a dipping sauce etc.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2317mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4120IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Love of Spice says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      I haven't tried Mealthy yet, still using my Instant Pot. But this looks delicious!!

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      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 7:21 pm

        It is pretty similar in operation! You can make the same in the Instant Pot too!

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