This Garlic Noodles Recipe is the perfect easy dish to make with stir fry veggies or meat. Made with a few basic pantry ingredients and ready in 10 minutes or less!
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Garlic Noodles Recipe
Every now and then you just need a super easy, super delicious bowl of comfort food. This Garlic Noodles recipe is one of the simplest recipes around, it’s packed with delicious flavours, and it’s made with just a few basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Made with rice noodles, this recipe is gluten-free and it serves as the perfect base for all your stir fry dishes. It’s delicious served with this Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, this Salt and Pepper Chicken, or even this Easy One Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp or our favourite Air Fryer Tofu, but it’s also delicious all on it’s own for a quick lunch.
Asian Garlic Noodles
These garlic noodles are made Asian-style with spring onions, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a little bit of sesame oil.
The flavours couldn’t be simpler, but sometimes the best dishes are made with basic ingredients – and this Garlic Noodles Recipe is no exception.
More Easy Asian-Style Recipes
Here at The Busy Baker we’ve shared so many of our favourite Asian-inspired dishes with you before, like these Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls, this Healthier Sesame Orange Chicken, this Healthier Kung Pao Chicken Pasta, and these Best Ever Korean Barbecue Beef Skewers.
Because homemade is almost always better than take-out we’re thrilled to be sharing these Garlic Noodles with you today – they won’t disappoint!
Kitchen items needed for this recipe
To make this recipe you will need (all affiliate links):
- a sturdy cutting board
- a sharp knife
- a large non-stick skillet or wok
- a large mixing bowl
- an electric kettle
- a pair of tongs
- a wooden spatula
- a microplane zester
- measuring spoons
- liquid measuring cup
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Garlic Noodles Ingredients
To make this Garlic Noodles Recipe you will need:
- rice noodles (Pad Thai noodles)
- sesame oil
- vegetable or olive oil
- soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- fresh garlic
- fresh ginger
- green onions
- brown sugar (or use coconut sugar)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
How to Make Garlic Noodles
Time needed: 10 minutes
Follow these steps for the BEST garlic noodles ever!
- Use a neutral oil.
Sesame oil has a very strong flavour, so combining it with a neutral vegetable oil gives your pan enough oil without an overwhelming flavour.
- Avoid high heat.
Green onions burn easily, and adding soy sauce and sugar could create a burnt mess over too high a heat, so cook the sauce over medium-low heat.
- Don’t over-cook the noodles!
Pay attention to the directions on the package of rice noodles you’re using. Most rice noodles only need 3-4 minutes under hot water to soften. Drain them immediately when soft.
- Don’t forget the sugar!
Adding a small amount of brown sugar adds a ton of flavour to this dish. Don’t skip it!
- Serve immediately.
These noodles are best served hot right after they’re made.
Are garlic noodles gluten-free?
This recipe is easy to make gluten-free since it calls for rice noodles. Simply choose gluten-free soy sauce to ensure it’s completely gluten-free.
What are garlic noodles made of?
Garlic noodles are made from pad thai-style rice noodles and a sweet and savoury sauce that’s flavoured with spring onions, sesame, ginger, and lots of garlic!
Can I make this recipe with regular pasta instead of rice noodles?
Yes! Simply boil the pasta according to the package directions and add directly to the pan with the sauce as outlined in the recipe. If using regular pasta, we recommend spaghetti or spaghettini noodles, or other long and thin noodles.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
This recipe works well for meal prep and can be made completely ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or in a skillet before serving. For best results, don’t over-cook the rice noodles and enjoy this dish right after it’s made.
We hope you love these noodles as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what would you serve with these Garlic Noodles? We’d love to know!
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Garlic Noodles Recipe Video
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Garlic Noodles
Recipe: Equipment
- 1 Medium Bowl
Recipe: Ingredients
- 9 oz rice pad thai noodles
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic about 3 large cloves
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped on a bias
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- a couple pinches of chili flakes optional
To serve:
- chopped green onions
- sesame seeds
Recipe: Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-low heat, heat up the sesame oil and vegetable oil.
- Add the garlic, ginger and green onions and sauté until fragrant.
- While the onions are softening, place the dry noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them until they're submerged. Let the noodles sit in the hot water to soften (follow the package directions for best results – most noodles take about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the brown sugar and the soy sauce to the onions in the pan and mix to form a sauce. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
- Strain the noodles and add them to the pan with the sauce. Toss the noodles in the sauce until coated.
- Serve hot with green onions and sesame seeds. These noodles can be eaten by themselves or enjoyed as a side dish.
Recipe: Notes
Storage instructions:
These noodles keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.Recipe: Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
A favorite in our home for small and grown ups alike! Thank you, incredible recipe that I’ve shared already with multiple people.
Thanks so much for the comment Gloria, so happy to hear you like the recipe!