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15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles

Just 15 minutes and 6 ingredients is all you need for this super easy, flavorful, rice noodle side dish!

Cook Time
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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 salted butter
  • 1 cup green onions, diced and divided. about 2 bunches
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add sugar and mix in until it's all incorporated. Add soy sauce and let simmer together for 1 minute.
  4. Add noodles and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes until noodles have fried and absorbed the sauce.
  5. Plate, top with more green onions, your favorite hot sauce or chili garlic sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness to your choice!  1 - 2 tablespoons, 1 to just a touch and 2 for a more pronounced sweetness. 
  • Substitute light brown sugar, hoisin, or honey for the coconut sugar.
  • Add additional flavor by using Peanut Oil or Sesame Oil instead of butter.
  • Add in a protein like shrimp, chicken, or pork! 

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 (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 512IU (10%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.