Easy Garlic Soy Noodles
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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1732mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
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