Asian Garlic Noodle Bowl (Printable Format)

Tender noodles in rich garlic-butter sauce with soy and toasted sesame. Quick and flavorful Asian fusion meal.

# What's Needed:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter or plant-based butter
03 - 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
06 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce or mushroom oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 tsp sugar

→ Toppings & Garnishes

09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
12 - Fresh cilantro leaves
13 - 1 cup bean sprouts
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
03 - Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk continuously until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss vigorously with tongs or chopsticks until every strand is evenly coated in the glossy sauce.
05 - Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until noodles are heated through and glossy. Remove from heat, divide among bowls, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chili, cilantro, bean sprouts, and carrot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery, and tastes like you actually planned your evening.
  • The garlic-butter sauce clings to every strand, delivering that deep umami richness without needing a dozen bottles.
  • You can eat it as-is or pile on whatever vegetables are lurking in your fridge—the dish welcomes improvisation.
02 -
  • Garlic burns in seconds, so keep your heat at medium and stay present—walking away is the difference between fragrant and acrid.
  • Don't skip the al dente step on your noodles; overcooked noodles will turn mushy when tossed in the hot sauce, no matter how much you love them.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before sprinkling them on—they'll taste ten times more vibrant and nutty.
  • Make extra sauce and store it in a small jar; it keeps for a week in the fridge and turns lazy leftovers into dinner in minutes.
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