Description
Elevating weeknight dinners, quick soy sauce noodles deliver a symphony of savory Asian-inspired flavors in mere minutes. Slurp-worthy strands dance with umami-rich sauce, promising a delicious escape that satisfies deep cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh or dried noodles (lo mein, ramen, udon, or spaghetti)
- 1 cup cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef)
- 1 cup mushrooms, bok choy, or bell peppers for extra veggies
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for deep color and umami)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 fried egg for added richness
Instructions
- Submerge noodles in rapidly boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until they reach an al dente consistency, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk together dark and light soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a ceramic mixing vessel until completely integrated.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious wok, allowing it to shimmer with heat and develop a light translucent appearance.
- Introduce minced garlic and finely chopped green onions into the heated oil, creating an aromatic base that releases intense fragrance within seconds.
- Transfer freshly drained noodles directly into the wok, using culinary tongs to ensure even distribution across the cooking surface.
- Stream prepared sauce mixture over noodles, employing a swift stirring technique to guarantee comprehensive coating and flavor absorption.
- Continue tossing noodles for an additional 60-90 seconds, allowing them to develop a slight caramelization and absorb the complex sauce profile.
- Remove from heat and plate immediately, garnishing with additional sliced green onions for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Noodle Selection Matters: Choose fresh egg noodles or wheat noodles for authentic texture and better sauce absorption.
- Quick Sauce Balance: Adjust soy sauce ratio to control saltiness, mixing light and dark soy sauce creates deeper flavor complexity.
- Heat Control Trick: Keep high heat while stir-frying to prevent noodles from becoming soggy and maintain a slight crispy edge.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce for plant-based version, use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg