Shiitake Garlic Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Shiitake Garlic Noodles
Description
This recipe starts by cooking ramen or preferred noodles to al dente, ensuring a slight firmness to hold up against the sauce. Shiitake mushrooms are cleaned and sliced, then sautéed over medium-high heat until tender, using water or broth for a no-oil method if preferred. Garlic and green onions are added near the end of sautéing to release their aromatics without burning.
The sauce, made by whisking vegetable broth, hoisin sauce, tamari soy sauce, and grated fresh ginger, brings savory depth and gentle sweetness to the dish. Lowering the heat, the cooked noodles and sauce are combined with the mushroom mixture and heated briefly to meld flavors. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top contribute a slight nuttiness and visual appeal.
This noodle dish works well as a vegetarian main or a side with protein, offering a balance of tender noodles and flavorful mushroom bite. Fresh ginger adds brightness, and using tamari makes it suitable for gluten-free diets if appropriate ingredients are chosen.
Optional toppings like chopped nuts can add crunch and contrast. Leftovers reheat well without losing texture.
Ingredients
- 5 oz. ramen noodles or spaghetti, rice noodles, etc
- 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms
- 2-3 green onions
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds (optional)
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger optional, but recommended, grated
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
- Make the sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Gently wipe shiitake mushrooms clean. Remove any hard stems, then halve or slice.
- In a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, sauté shiitake mushrooms for 6-7 minutes. (I use 2 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, slice green onions and mince garlic.
- When mushrooms are tender, add green onions and garlic. Stir and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add sauce and cooked noodles. Stir well to combine and heat for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle on sesame seeds (if using).
Notes
- Choose gluten-free noodles and tamari if a gluten-free version is desired; San-J brand hoisin can be used for gluten-free sauce.
- Fresh grated ginger enhances brightness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped peanuts, cashews, or sliced almonds just before serving.
- If using no-oil sauté, add small amounts of water or broth as needed to prevent sticking as mushrooms cook.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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