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.
Ingredients
- •⅓ 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.
In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir and set aside.
2 min
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve with the lime wedges and fresh cilantro or spicy greens.
1 min
