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Gyu-Kaku Garlic Noodles Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic finely minced (yes, six—trust the process)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce adds depth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil like vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Cook the Noodles
  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside. Don’t overcook them—soft noodles = sad noodles.
  • Sauté the Garlic
  • Heat butter and neutral oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic.
  • Cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. You want golden and fragrant, not brown and bitter. Garlic burns fast—stay alert.
  • Build the Sauce
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper directly into the pan.
  • Stir well and let it bubble gently for 30 seconds. The sugar should dissolve completely.
  • Toss the Noodles
  • Add cooked noodles into the pan. Toss thoroughly using tongs.
  • Make sure every strand gets coated in that glossy garlic sauce. Coating = flavor.
  • Finish Strong
  • Turn off the heat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the noodles and toss again.
  • Top with chopped green onions. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Done.