Garlic-Soy Sauce Noodles

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: ~420 per serving

Ingredients

• 8 oz noodles (ramen, lo mein, or spaghetti)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 2 green onions, sliced

• Sesame seeds for topping

Optional Add-ins:
Chicken, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, or fried eggs.

Instructions

1. Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the garlic sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter with sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add sauces: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Let it simmer 1–2 minutes.

4. Combine: Add the cooked noodles and toss until fully coated in the sauce.

5. Finish: Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes.

6. Serve: Top with sesame seeds and extra green onions.