Garlic Noodles Asian Style (Printable version)
Aromatic noodles with buttery garlic sauce, ready in 25 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Noodles
01 - 8 oz spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
06 - 2 tsp oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce, if needed)
07 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
09 - 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions
10 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
11 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Lower heat and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
04 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat noodles in the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.
05 - Remove from heat. Top with scallions, Parmesan cheese, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- Its the kind of dish that makes people ask for seconds before theyve even finished their first serving
02 -
- Burned garlic turns bitterly toxic in seconds, so watch it like a hawk and keep it moving in the pan
- The reserved pasta water is your secret weapon for transforming a clumpy sauce into something glossy and restaurant worthy
03 -
- Mince your garlic by hand instead of using a press for better texture and more even cooking
- Let the noodles rest for 1 minute after tossing so the sauce really penetrates every strand