Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring hoisin garlic noodles with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This recipe combines tender wheat or egg noodles tossed in a hoisin-based sauce, garlic, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds, finished with a delightful crispy bottom for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 14 ounces dried wheat or egg noodles
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
For Cooking
- Vegetable oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons
- 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 6 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dried noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles, then rinse them under cold water until cool to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup or honey. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, then add finely chopped garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Stir frequently, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds—be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet immediately after the aromatics are fragrant. Add the cooked noodles and toss vigorously to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Create Crispy Texture: Allow the noodles to cook undisturbed in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to stick slightly and the bottom forms a crispy layer. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls. Garnish with toasted white sesame seeds and the green parts of the sliced scallions for added crunch and freshness.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the soy sauce and hoisin sauce are free from animal products.
- To add protein, consider topping with grilled tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- Use fresh garlic and toasted sesame oil to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Be cautious when sautéing garlic to avoid burning, which can impart bitterness.
- Rinsing the noodles in cold water after cooking helps prevent them from clumping.
- The crispy bottom adds a delightful texture contrast, so avoid stirring too often when allowing it to crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: hoisin garlic noodles, Asian noodles, sesame noodles, quick noodle recipe, vegetarian noodle dish, easy dinner, stir-fried noodles
