Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe: Simple and Flavorful
Asian Garlic Noodles are a quick, flavorful dish that combines simple ingredients to create an incredibly satisfying meal. These noodles are a perfect blend of savory, umami-rich flavors that can be prepared in under 30 minutes
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- Colander
- Large skillet or wok
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound 454g egg noodles or spaghetti
- 6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles
- Boiling Perfection:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
- Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente
- Tip: Save 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining
- Create the Garlic Sauce
- Flavor Foundation:
- Use a large skillet and melt butter over medium heat
- Add minced garlic, sautéing carefully for 1-2 minutes
- Prevent burning by watching the heat closely
- Whisk in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar
- Simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly
- Combine and Finish
- Bringing It All Together:
- Add drained noodles directly into the skillet
- Toss thoroughly to coat each noodle strand
- Adjust sauce consistency using reserved pasta water
- Drizzle with sesame oil and give a final toss