Teriyaki noodles with shrimp and steak are a delicious and balanced dish that combines the tenderness of steak, the delicacy of shrimp, and the richness of noodles coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner. Follow this detailed guide to make this tasty dish from scratch.
Why Make Teriyaki Noodles at Home?
Making teriyaki noodles at home has several benefits:
- Healthier Option: You control the ingredients, ensuring no preservatives or artificial additives.
- Cost-Effective: Homemade teriyaki noodles are often cheaper than takeout.
- Customizable: Adjust the flavors and ingredients to your liking.
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Noodles
- 8 oz (250 g) udon or soba noodles
- 7 oz (200 g) beef steak, thinly sliced
- 7 oz (200 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3.5 oz (100 g) shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish