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15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles
15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles features rice noodles sautéed with butter, garlic, and green onions, then seasoned with sugar and soy sauce. The noodles develop a savory, slightly sweet flavor with a tender but lightly fried texture. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional hot sauce, this quick dish balances savory and aromatic notes with a hint of sweetness.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 8 oz thin rice noodles 1 MM or S
- 3 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 cup green onion about 2 bunches, diced and divided
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar coconut or light brown sugar. Or you could use hoisin.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, or a gluten free soy sauce
Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in almost boiling water for 4 minutes until al dente. Drain then rinse with cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet on medium to high heat. Add about 3/4 cup of the scallions and all of the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- Add sugar and mix in until it's all incorporated. Add soy sauce and let simmer together for 1 minute.
- Add noodles and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until noodles have fried and absorbed the sauce.
- Plate, top with more green onions, your favorite hot sauce or chili garlic sauce and enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust sugar from 1 to 2 tablespoons to control sweetness level to taste.
- Alternative sweeteners like light brown sugar, hoisin sauce, or honey can be used instead of coconut sugar.
- Butter may be substituted with peanut or sesame oil for different flavor nuances.
- Add cooked proteins such as shrimp, chicken, or pork to make the dish more substantial.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
949mg
(40%)
Potassium
133mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
512IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.