Description
Delicious and flavorful Asian Garlic Noodles made with a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and aromatic garlic and ginger, tossed with al dente spaghetti noodles. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
Sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Oils and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil to prepare for cooking the noodles.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until they are al dente, ensuring they have a slight bite.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Heat Oil: In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to the heated oil. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their flavors.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Toss Noodles: Drain the cooked noodles and add them to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to thoroughly coat the noodles in the flavorful sauce.
- Add Sesame Oil: Drizzle the sesame oil over the noodles and toss again to enhance the aroma and taste.
- Garnish: Remove the pan from heat. Garnish the noodles with chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Asian Garlic Noodles hot and enjoy this quick and tasty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute spaghetti noodles with udon or ramen noodles for a more authentic texture.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add fresh chili slices.
- To make the dish vegetarian, replace oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce.
- The noodles are best served immediately but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu can turn this into a more hearty meal.
