Best Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Best Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe
Description
Best Asian Garlic Noodles combine cooked egg noodles with a butter-based garlic sauce enriched by oyster sauce, fish sauce, Maggi seasoning, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. The garlic is sautéed slowly to prevent burning, ensuring a mellow and deep flavor. Garlic powder is added for an extra layer of garlic complexity. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is sprinkled to add slight creaminess and umami.
The noodles are tender with a savory, aromatic sauce that balances richness and brightness through the inclusion of rice vinegar. This dish can be served as a simple main or side, with the green onions providing a mild onion crunch if used.
For best results, freshly grated Parmesan cheese should be used instead of pre-shredded. Either egg noodles or spaghetti noodles can be used, and pre-minced garlic can save prep time. Cooking the garlic gently is key to avoid bitterness.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ounces egg noodles cooked
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup garlic minced, about 2 heads
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 talk green onion sliced, optional
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Maggi seasoning or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prep Noodles
- Cooked Egg Noodles: If you have cooked egg noodles, rinse in hot water or pat down with a paper towel to remove any excess oil from the packaging. Set aside.
- Raw Egg Noodles: If your egg noodles aren’t cooked yet, prepare according to package instructions, rinse in cold water, drain, and set aside.
- Tip: If noodles are hard to separate, heat them in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warm and easy to separate, then prepare noodles as instructed above.
Prep Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients - oyster sauce, fish sauce, Maggi's Seasoning, rice vinegar, sesame oil, & black pepper. Set aside.
Cook Garlic Noodles:
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat, then add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic then saute for a few minutes, or until soft & fragrant. Keep an eye on the garlic so it doesn't burn. Add garlic powder and toast for a few more seconds.
- Pour in sauce mixture and combine with the rest of the ingredients, then bring to a simmer. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until it's slightly thickened.
- Add noodles, increase heat to medium-high, and gently stir fry so the noodles don’t break. Once noodles have absorbed the sauce and are heated through, turn off the heat and sprinkle on freshly grated parmesan cheese. Combine until cheese has melted from the residual heat.
- Finish with green onions on top, if desired. Serve immediately & enjoy!
Notes
- Rice vinegar adds a necessary brightness to balance the rich, buttery sauce and should not be omitted.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better texture and flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese.
- Pre-minced garlic can be used to reduce preparation time while maintaining good flavor.
- Cook garlic over medium heat slowly to prevent burning and promote a mellow, deep garlic flavor in the noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5oz | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1322mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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