Description
Garlicky noodles whisper comfort from Asian street kitchens, blending silky strands with aromatic garlic and savory seasonings. Minimal ingredients create maximum flavor, inviting you to savor each twirling, umami-rich bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dried wide Taiwanese or Chinese wheat noodles, such as Hsin Tung Yang Sliced Noodles
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic
- 1 medium scallion
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Sauces and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Chili crisp, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water and heat to a rolling boil over vigorous flame.
- Finely chop garlic cloves and slice scallions, separating white and green sections.
- Combine minced garlic, white and light green scallion parts in a heat-resistant container.
- Add red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, garlic powder, sugar, and kosher salt to the garlic mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk tahini, white miso paste, sesame oil, and water until smooth and integrated.
- Heat neutral oil in a small pan until it reaches a smoking point, approximately one minute.
- Carefully pour hot oil over the garlic and scallion mixture, creating an aromatic sizzle.
- Incorporate black vinegar and soy sauce into the infused oil, stirring thoroughly.
- Drop wheat noodles into boiling water and cook until perfectly tender, following package instructions.
- Transfer cooked noodles directly into the tahini sauce using chopsticks or tongs.
- Drizzle the spiced garlic-scallion oil over hot noodles and toss until evenly coated.
- If sauce appears dense, add small amounts of pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Garnish with reserved dark green scallion tops, chili crisp, and additional sesame seeds.
Notes
- Sizzling hot oil transforms simple garlic and scallions into an intensely flavorful base that elevates the entire dish.
- Tahini and miso create a creamy, umami-rich sauce that coats the noodles with complex, smooth texture.
- Toasted sesame seeds and oil add nutty depth, bringing authentic Asian-inspired flavor to every bite.
- Black vinegar and soy sauce provide a tangy, savory punch that balances the richness of the other ingredients.
- Quick preparation means you can have a restaurant-quality meal ready in under 20 minutes with minimal cooking skills.
- Customizable garnishes like chili crisp allow you to adjust heat and texture to your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg