Honey-Garlic Noodles

A savory Asian-inspired noodle dish combining the sweet and umami flavors of honey, garlic, and soy sauce with tender egg noodles. Finished with fresh herbs and a bright squeeze of lime, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes.

4 servings
19 min

Ingredients

  • cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup mirin
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole bird's-eye chiles
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 12 ounces thin egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 6 whole scallions
  • 2 whole limes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • for serving

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir and set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions. When 1 minute of cooking time remains and the noodles are softened but firm, drain.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    In a wok, heat the sunflower oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the noodles and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes, keeping the noodles moving the entire time.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Pour in the sauce and cook for 1 minute, tossing to ensure that the noodles are completely coated. Turn off the heat.

    1 min

  5. 5.

    Toss in the scallions, squeeze the juice of the halved lime on top, and sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Give everything a good toss to mix and combine.

    2 min

  6. 6.

    Serve with the lime wedges and fresh cilantro or spicy greens.

    1 min