Quick Soy Sauce Noodles – The Ultimate Fast & Flavorful Fix
These Quick Soy Sauce Noodles come together in under 15 minutes and are packed with savory, garlicky goodness. Whether you eat them as a simple meal on their own or serve them as a side, this recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Noodles: 8 oz (about 225g) (ramen, egg noodles, or spaghetti)
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, grated or finely minced
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Oyster sauce: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Green onions: 2-3, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté the Garlic and Ginger: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Make the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Let it bubble for a few seconds to blend the flavors.
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Toss in the Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until well coated. Let them absorb the sauce for about a minute.
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Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Don’t overcook the noodles; slightly undercooked noodles will absorb more sauce.
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For extra flavor, you can add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg