Easy Garlic Soy Noodles are a quick and flavourful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a rich sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar, these noodles pack a punch of umami with a hint of sweetness. Simple to prepare and delicious, they make a satisfying meal that’s ready in just minutes.
Looking for other noodle recipes? You'll love my Stir Fried Rolled Noodles or my 5 Minute Chilli Oil Noodles.
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Why you need to make these Easy Garlic Soy Noodles
- Quick and Convenient: This recipe is fast to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings.
- Packed with Flavour: The combination of soy sauce, garlic, and chilli creates a rich, savoury taste that is deeply satisfying.
- Versatile: These noodles can be enjoyed on their own or as a base for adding your favourite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
- Noodles: Provide a hearty base and absorb the delicious sauce well.
- Dark soy sauce: Adds a deep, rich umami flavour and a touch of sweetness.
- Soy sauce: Enhances the savoury profile of the dish.
- Rice wine vinegar: Adds a subtle acidity to balance the flavours.
- Brown sugar: Introduces a slight sweetness to complement the soy sauce.
- Garlic: Offers a robust, aromatic flavour that permeates the dish.
- Red chilli: Adds a mild heat that complements the other flavours.
- Spring onions: Add a mild onion flavour and a bit of crunch.
- Corn starch: Helps thicken the sauce, ensuring it coats the noodles perfectly.
- Oil: Used for sautéing the garlic and chilli, infusing the dish with flavour.
- Sesame seeds: Provide a finishing touch of nutty flavour and texture.
See recipe card for quantities.
Hint: When adding the cornstarch slurry, stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, thickened sauce.
Substitutions
- Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- Shallots instead of spring onions for a slightly different flavour.
Possible Variations
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for added texture and nutrition.
- Protein Addition: Add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
- Extra Spices: Include ginger or Szechuan peppercorns for additional layers of flavour.
Storage
Store any leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce. For best results, store the noodles and sauce separately if preparing ahead of time, and combine just before serving.
Top tip
Stir Continuously: When adding the cornstarch slurry, stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, thickened sauce.
FAQ
- Can I use a different type of noodle? Yes, you can use any type of noodles such as rice noodles, udon, or soba.
- How can I make the dish less spicy? Reduce or omit the red chilli to lower the heat level.
- Can I prepare the sauce ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat it before adding to the noodles.
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Easy Garlic Soy Noodles
Ingredients
- 250 g noodles I used Evergreen La Mein Noodles
- 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ red chilli finely diced
- 5 spring onions white parts, halved longways
- 1 tsp corn starch aka corn flour
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon oil neutral oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles to packet instructions and leave aside.
- Bring a pan to medium/low heat with the oil. Add the garlic and chilli and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add both soy sauces, the brown sugar and vinegar and stir. Let this simmer for 3 - 4 minutes until it starts to thicken a little.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing together cold water and corn starch. Add that to the pan and mix continuously. it will start to thicken up.
- Add in the spring onion, give it a little mix then toss in the cooked noodles with a few extra tablespoon of water.
- Continue to toss until everything is well combined.
- Remove from the heat and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook Noodles Al Dente: Ensure the noodles are cooked al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy when mixed with the sauce.
- Stir Continuously: When adding the cornstarch slurry, stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, thickened sauce.
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