Description
Make quick, flavorful Asian Garlic Noodles at home using a simple sauce built on garlic, soy sauce, and savory seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz dried egg noodles or ramen noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (omit for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup reserved noodle cooking water
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
- While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown or burn.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the garlic. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the drained noodles and 1/4 cup of the reserved noodle water to the skillet. Toss everything together quickly, coating the noodles evenly with the sauce. Add another splash of water if the sauce seems too thick or dry.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing continuously until the noodles are heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat. Garnish immediately with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute the oyster sauce with an equal amount of vegetarian mushroom sauce or extra soy sauce.
- To prevent noodles from sticking, toss them lightly with a teaspoon of neutral oil immediately after draining before adding them to the sauce.
- Adjust the sugar amount to control the sweetness level based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75