The Mushroom Garlic Noodles Recipe is an easy side dish that goes nicely with Asian main meals, pork chops, or grilled chicken. Filled with mushrooms and golden garlic, smooth and silky egg noodles are perfect for this sauce.
For this pasta recipe, the whole magic is in the garlic, and you’ll need a lot of it. The garlic is fried and stirred until it reaches that beautiful golden brown color. The oil is mixed with garlic juice and is full of flavor that is incomparable.
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 cups button mushrooms, halved
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce or sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package directions until tender. Drain and set aside. - Make the sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, chili sauce, and toasted sesame oil. - Cook the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden and fragrant. Do not let it burn. - Cook the mushrooms.
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 2 to 4 minutes, until they soften and start to brown. - Add the noodles and sauce.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan, then pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are hot and evenly coated. - Finish and serve.
Stir in the chopped green onions or sprinkle them over the top before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you like more heat, add a little extra chili sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Toasted sesame oil adds a lot of flavor, so it is worth using here.
- Button mushrooms work well, but cremini mushrooms are also a great option.
- Keep a close eye on the garlic so it turns golden, not dark brown.
