Garlic Soy Noodles
type: Recipe
headline: Garlic Soy Noodles with Spaghetti-Friendly Options
description: Make quick garlic soy noodles with soy sauce, green onion, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and Chinese wheat noodle or spaghetti substitutions.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: noodles, beginner, quick, budget
recipe yield: 2 servings
prep time: PT8M
cook time: PT10M
total time: PT18M
recipe ingredient: noodles: 220 g / 8 oz.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 4 cloves.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 3.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: sesame seeds: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe instructions: Cook noodles
  type: HowToStep
  text: Boil noodles until just tender. Reserve a little cooking water, then drain well.
recipe instructions: Warm garlic oil
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook garlic and the white parts of green onion in oil over medium heat until fragrant but not dark.
recipe instructions: Toss sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar if using, and a splash of noodle water. Toss in the noodles.
recipe instructions: Finish fresh
  type: HowToStep
  text: Turn off the heat and add sesame oil, green onion tops, and sesame seeds.
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about: Noodles
about: Garlic
about: Sesame oil
mentions: Spaghetti or linguine works when Chinese wheat noodles are unavailable.
mentions: Use low heat for garlic so it turns fragrant without tasting bitter.
mentions: Add a fried egg, tofu, cucumber, or leftover chicken to make the noodles more filling.
mentions: Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you need a gluten-free sauce and compatible noodles.
mentions: Use chives or a little onion if green onions are unavailable.
mentions: Use chili crisp at the table if adults want heat.
mentions: Noodles: Chinese wheat noodles, Ramen noodles, Spaghetti or linguine. Cook noodles just until tender because they continue softening when tossed with sauce.
mentions: Garlic: Garlic paste, Garlic powder in a pinch, Extra green onion. Fresh garlic tastes best, but keep the heat moderate so it does not burn.
mentions: Sesame oil: Chili crisp, Extra green onion oil, Skip it. Use sesame oil as a finishing flavor, not as the main frying oil.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I use spaghetti for garlic soy noodles?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Spaghetti or linguine are practical substitutes when Chinese wheat noodles are not available.
main entity: Are garlic soy noodles spicy?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: No. They are mild by default. Add chili crisp or chili flakes at the table for heat.
main entity: What protein can I add?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: A fried egg, tofu, leftover chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms all work with the garlic soy sauce.

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