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Irresistible Garlic Noodles (Quick & Easy)

Buttery, garlicky Asian-American noodles inspired by San Francisco’s 1970s Vietnamese-American classic—fast, comforting, and packed with umami.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g egg noodles cooked al dente
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles al dente and drain. Mince garlic and chop green onions.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until dissolved.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until just golden and fragrant.
  4. Pour in the soy–oyster mixture and simmer about 1 minute, stirring to combine with garlic butter.
  5. Add noodles and toss 2–3 minutes over medium-high heat until glossy and evenly coated.
  6. Drizzle sesame oil; add chili flakes if using. Toss to distribute.
  7. Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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