Garlic Noodles 蒜蓉撈麵

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Chopped garlic ((approx. 4 cloves))
• 1 stalk Green onions (, chopped or julienned)
• ½ tsp Sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter ((optional))
• ½ tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 ½ tsp Sugar
• 2 tsp Corn starch
• 2 tsp Oyster sauce
• 175 ml Water
• 920 g Frozen udon noodles ((4 servings) or your favourite noodles)

Steps

1. 1

   Chop 4 cloves of garlic

2. 2

   Julienne or chop green onions. Optional: submerse in water for 15 minutes soaking in water will help make the taste of the green onions milder and stay crisp

3. 3

   Combine 2 tsp corn starch and 175 ml water. Mix well

4. 4

   In a pot, over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil

5. 5

   Add chopped garlic and stir-fry until aromatic

6. 6

   Add ½ tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce and 1 ½ tsp sugar

7. 7

   Give the water and corn starch a good mix and pour it into the sauce. Stir until sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Turn heat to simmer and let simmer until noodles are ready to go in

9. 9

   Cook your noodles as per package instructions

10. 10

    When noodles are cooked, toss them in the sauce along with ¾ of the green onions until the noodles are completely coated.

11. 11

    Put onto a plate or bowl, add the remaining green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds Optional: add some chopped chilis to add some spiciness

12. 12

    Serve