Hoisin Garlic Noodles

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling your noodles in salted water.
  2. 2Pull the noodles the minute they start to soften, until al dente.
  3. 3Drain and rinse the noodles to cool them.
  4. 4In a small bowl, mix hoisin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup or honey to create the sauce.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
  6. 6Add the finely chopped garlic and the white parts of the scallions to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
  7. 7Quickly pour in the prepared sauce into the skillet.
  8. 8Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  9. 9Let the noodles cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom turns crispy.
  10. 10Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of the scallions.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz dried wheat or egg noodles
  • 0.25 cup Hoisin
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tsp Maple syrup or honey
  • Vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 6 scallions, white & green parts sliced
  • 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Salt
  • pepper

Equipment

large potsmall bowllarge skillet

Tips

  • Cook noodles until al dente to keep them bouncy, not mushy.
  • Ensure aromatics are fragrant to build flavor.
  • Let noodles cook undisturbed in the skillet for 2-3 minutes to get a crispy bottom.