Description
A flavorful and quick-to-make Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles recipe featuring a savory blend of soy sauces, garlic, and fresh vegetables. This stir-fried noodle dish is perfect for a satisfying meal with a balance of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 450g Noodles, cooked
Sauce
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 4 tbsp Water or Vegetable Stock
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 6 cloves Garlic, sliced
- 3 Green Onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1-3 Red Chilies, chopped
- 1.5 cups Bean Sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, water or vegetable stock, and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is well combined.
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain them well and set aside to be added later.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the sliced garlic, the white parts of the green onions, and chopped red chile peppers. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Stir-Fry with Bean Sprouts: Increase the heat to high, add the bean sprouts, and stir-fry the ingredients together for 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors and keep the sprouts crisp.
- Finish with Green Onions: Add the remaining parts of the green onions and continue stir-frying for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is well incorporated and heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red chili according to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute water with vegetable stock for a richer flavor.
- Use freshly cooked noodles for best texture and flavor.
- Sesame oil adds an important nutty aroma; avoid omitting it.
- This recipe can be customized by adding proteins like tofu, chicken, or shrimp if desired.
- Stir-frying is best done on high heat to quickly cook ingredients while retaining their texture.
