Savory Garlic Noodles
Savory Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 14 ounces wide flat noodles, such as ramen or lo mein
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Savory Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for umami)
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, dark green tops, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the wide flat noodles and cook according to package directions until they are just starting to soften, aiming for a bouncy, not mushy, texture. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, granulated sugar, and MSG (if using) until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the finely minced garlic and the thinly sliced white and light green parts of the green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the aromatics. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and begins to caramelize slightly on the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Using tongs, toss the noodles vigorously with the sauce and aromatics until they are evenly coated. Continue to toss for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the noodles absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the finished noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with the reserved dark green tops of the green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Savory Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 14 ounces wide flat noodles, such as ramen or lo mein
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Savory Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for umami)
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, dark green tops, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the wide flat noodles and cook according to package directions until they are just starting to soften, aiming for a bouncy, not mushy, texture. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, granulated sugar, and MSG (if using) until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the finely minced garlic and the thinly sliced white and light green parts of the green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the aromatics. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and begins to caramelize slightly on the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Using tongs, toss the noodles vigorously with the sauce and aromatics until they are evenly coated. Continue to toss for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the noodles absorb the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the finished noodles to serving bowls. Garnish generously with the reserved dark green tops of the green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min