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Best Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Best Asian Garlic Noodles Recipe

This Asian Garlic Noodles recipe uses cooked egg noodles tossed in a rich butter and garlic sauce seasoned with oyster, fish, and Maggi sauces. The noodles are flavored by gently sautéed minced garlic and garlic powder, giving an umami-rich, fragrant dish. Rice vinegar adds brightness to balance the richness. Parmesan cheese and optional green onions add texture and flavor complexity.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, American

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
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  1. 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.
  2. Raw Egg Noodles: If your egg noodles aren’t cooked yet, prepare according to package instructions, rinse in cold water, drain, and set aside.
  3. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% 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.