Garlic Noodles Recipe – Hangry Hanna

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I’m excited to share my favorite Asian-inspired dish with you today! These savory noodles are quick and delicious. They’ll make your taste buds happy. If you’re looking for an easy recipe that tastes great, you’re in for a treat.

This garlic noodles recipe is inspired by Thanh Long restaurant in San Francisco. It’s a mix of flavors that takes you straight to foodie heaven. It’s my go-to for a quick, tasty dinner – ready in just 15 minutes!

What makes this dish special? It’s the perfect mix of Asian sauces and parmesan cheese. Trust me, it’s a great combo. Whether it’s a side or the main dish, these noodles will impress everyone. Let’s start cooking!

5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

This garlic noodles recipe will soon be your top pick. It’s easy on the wallet, costing about $2.54 for the whole recipe. That means each serving is just $0.64. What a great deal for such a tasty dish!

The noodles are full of flavor. They mix sweet, salty, and rich tastes perfectly. It’s like a party in your mouth!

This recipe is super versatile. You can add your favorite proteins or veggies. Try chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Or add broccoli or bell peppers.

It’s also quick to make. You can have a yummy meal ready in about 15 minutes. It’s ideal for busy weeknights when you’re hungry but short on time.

Plus, you can change it up to fit your taste. If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry. There are many substitutes you can use. And you can pick from different noodles too. It’s all about making it your own!

Budget-friendly at $0.64 per serving
Bursting with flavor
Versatile – add your favorite proteins or veggies
Quick preparation – ready in 15 minutes
Customizable with various ingredient options

Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes)

This garlic noodles recipe is super versatile. You can use 8 oz of angel hair pasta or try other noodles like fresh egg noodles, ramen, or spaghetti. The main flavor comes from 4 cloves of garlic and 1/2 bunch of green onions.

It calls for 4 Tbsp butter and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese for a creamy taste. For the Asian sauces, you’ll need:

2 tsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp oyster sauce

If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can use hoisin sauce instead. But it might taste a bit different. For vegetarians, there’s vegetarian oyster sauce. And if you’re out of soy sauce, fish sauce can be used, but it changes the flavor.

This recipe is easy to adjust to your liking. You can change the garlic or butter amounts. The secret to great garlic noodles is finding the right balance with the sauces and parmesan cheese.

Instructions

I love making these garlic noodles. It’s super quick and easy! First, we mix oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. This mix makes a sweet and savory sauce.

Then, we cook the noodles as the package says. Before we drain them, we keep 1/4 cup of the cooking water. This water helps the sauce stick to the noodles.

Now, let’s sauté the garlic. We melt butter in a big skillet over low heat. Then, we add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. The smell is amazing!

We add the sauce mix and noodle water to the skillet with the garlic. Then, we put in the cooked noodles and parmesan cheese. We stir for about 30 seconds, making sure the sauce covers all the noodles.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

I’ve learned some great tips for making garlic noodles. First, get all your ingredients ready before you start. This recipe goes fast, so being organized is key.

When cooking garlic, keep the heat low. This makes sure the garlic flavors infuse well without burning. For the best noodles, cook them a bit less. They’ll soak up the sauce and get perfectly cooked.

Use freshly grated parmesan cheese
Grate the parmesan finely with a microplane
Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water

Storing leftovers is easy. Just put them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you reheat, add a bit of water to make the noodles tender again.

Garlic noodles are even better the next day! The flavors get better overnight, making it more delicious.

With these tips, you’ll get great at making garlic noodles. Perfect ingredients, careful garlic cooking, and the right noodle texture make it a hit with your family.

Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions

I love how versatile these garlic noodles are! Try adding Teriyaki Chicken or Honey Sriracha Tofu for protein. Or, go for Crab meat if you like seafood. For veggies, crisp broccolini or stir-fried greens are perfect.

These noodles are great as Asian side dishes. Serve them with Sticky Chinese Wings or Chinese BBQ Pork. Or, make it a full meal by adding a fried egg and Asian Sesame Dressing-tossed veggies. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea!