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Ultimate 20-Minute Sticky Garlic Noodles

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Make rich, savory, and slightly sweet garlic noodles quickly. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients for a fast weeknight meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz dried noodles (ramen, spaghetti, or linguine)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tablespoons reserved noodle water
  • 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the noodles and set aside.
  2. While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce (if using). Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Add the cooked, drained noodles to the skillet. Toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  6. Pour in 2 tablespoons of the reserved noodle water. Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles, creating a sticky texture. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if the sauce seems too dry.
  7. Remove from heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss once more.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Use spaghetti or ramen noodles for the best texture when making sticky sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce.
  • Add cooked protein like shredded chicken or shrimp during step 4.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar with the sauces.

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