Asian Garlic Noodle Bowl

# What You’ll Need:

→ Noodles

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

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

03 - 5 cloves garlic, finely minced

04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce

05 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

06 - 1 tbsp 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

# Method:

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 for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and pale golden, taking care not to burn.

03 - Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk together until sugar dissolves and sauce is well combined.

04 - Add cooked noodles to the skillet. Using tongs or chopsticks, toss continuously until every strand is evenly coated in the glossy sauce.

05 - Continue stir-frying for 1–2 minutes over medium-high heat until noodles are heated through and sauce clings to the noodles.

06 - Divide noodles among four serving bowls. Arrange green onions, sesame seeds, chili slices, cilantro, bean sprouts, and julienned carrot on top. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

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The sauce comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something that simmered all day.
You can dress it up with whatever protein or veggies are hiding in your fridge when payday feels too far away.

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Do not rinse the noodles after cooking or your sauce wont cling properly.
If your sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the noodle cooking water to loosen things up perfectly.

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