What are garlic noodles made of?

Garlic Noodles are a simple dish to make that consists of garlic, some seasonings like oyster sauce or soy sauce, and any type of noodles you have. This is a great way to make something out of nothing. Traditionally made with Chinese egg noodles, but any noodles work, even pasta noodles.

Where was garlic noodles invented?

San Francisco. Thanh Long Restaurant back in 1971. It was a Vietnamese restaurant. This popular dish became an iconic dish and is much beloved by the Bay Area people. It has been reinvented over and over again.

What ingredients are typically used in Asian garlic noodles?

The basic ingredients for Asian garlic noodles include noodles (such as spaghetti or egg noodles), fresh garlic, butter or sesame oil, dark soy sauce or oyster sauce, brown sugar for added sweetness, and seasonings like red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Optional ingredients may include Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and green onion for garnish.

Can I make Asian garlic noodles without dairy?

Yes, Asian garlic noodles can be made without dairy by substituting butter with olive oil or a dairy-free margarine. Additionally, you can omit the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative instead for garnish.

Can Asian garlic noodles be made in advance?

While it's best to enjoy Asian garlic noodles fresh, you can prepare some components in advance to save time. You can pre-mince the garlic, cook the pasta/spaghetti noodles, or mix the sauce made from oyster sauce/soy sauce/fish sauce, brown sugar, and add green onions and vegetables ahead of time and store them separately until ready to assemble and serve.

What can I serve with Asian garlic noodles for a complete meal?

Asian garlic noodles pair well with a variety of proteins such as grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef. You can also serve these garlic noodles together with stir-fried vegetables, green onions, steamed broccoli, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.

Easy Asian Garlic Noodles - Ready in 20 Minutes

Name: Easy Asian Garlic Noodles - ready in 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces of spaghetti; ⅓ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese; 8 cloves of minced garlic cloves (approximately 3 tbsp); 3 tbsp of butter; 2 tbsp vegeterian oyster sauce; 1 tsp of red chili flakes (optional, highly recommend); Salt and pepper; Garnish:; Extra parmesan cheese on top; Sesame seeds; Chives or green onions

Easy Asian Garlic Noodles - ready in 15 minutes

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If you love noodles, you will love this noodle dish. Full of umami, these super Easy Asian Garlic Noodles will keep you coming back for more. These Asian noodles are garlicky, salty, savory, a little sweet, and full of flavor. It is the perfect bowl of noodles.

Author: Carmen Spillette
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2
Category: sides
Method: saute
Cuisine: asian

Ingredients

8 ounces of spaghetti

1/3 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese

8 cloves of minced garlic cloves (approximately 3 tbsp)

3 tbsp of butter

2 tbsp vegeterian oyster sauce

1 tsp of red chili flakes (optional, highly recommend)

Salt and pepper

Garnish:

Extra parmesan cheese on top

Sesame seeds

Chives or green onions

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Instructions

In a large pot of salted water, boil water for the pasta. Salt it generously.
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
In a skillet, add a little bit of oil and saute the garlic. It should be brown and fragrant, not burnt. Remove some of the fried garlic and set it aside for garnish.
Add the red chili peppers for an extra kick. Optional but strongly recommended.
On medium heat, add the butter and oyster sauce. Cook for 2 minutes and cover the skillet with a lid.
Strain the cooked pasta and save 1 cup of pasta water.
Put the noodles in the skillet with the garlic sauce, and add some pasta water. Combine well with the sauce. The pasta water will help thicken the sauce.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water if the noodles are dry. It should be saucy, not dry.
Add the parmesan cheese but save some for garnish.
Mix well. Garnish with crispy fried garlic that was set aside, green onions, and more parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Cook the pasta al dente. For best results, cook the pasta noodles 1 minute before it is done to ensure chewy noodles. You will be cooking it a little bit more in the sauce, so account for the cooking process.
If using pasta noodles, such as spaghetti noodles, heavily salt the large pot of water. It should taste like the sea.
As much as possible, avoid using garlic powder at all costs and use fresh garlic for this recipe since the authentic garlic flavor is what we're aiming for with the garlic sauce.
Garnish the noodles with different kinds of toppings such as Parmesan cheese, toasted sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sesame oil, and chopped green onions and chives. These add texture, flavor, and visual appeal to the dish.

Easy Asian Garlic Noodles - ready in 15 minutes

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