Description
Vietnamese Garlic Noodles (Mì Xào Tỏi) is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender lo mein noodles tossed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with umami-packed oyster, soy, and fish sauces. Finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh green onions, this dish is perfect as a comforting accompaniment to grilled meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 1 lb refrigerated lo mein noodles
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12-15 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 green onions, sliced and chopped
- 1½ tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the noodles shortly after preparing the garlic butter.
- Cook garlic: In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook noodles: Drop the refrigerated lo mein noodles into the boiling water. Gently separate the noodles with a utensil but avoid breaking them. Boil for no more than 30 seconds, then quickly transfer the noodles using tongs to the skillet with garlic butter.
- Add sauce and season: Whisk the prepared sauce once more and pour it evenly over the noodles. Lightly season with salt and pepper, then toss and stir to coat the noodles thoroughly with the sauce.
- Finish the dish: Turn off the heat, add grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine, then adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use refrigerated lo mein noodles for the best texture; fresh or dried noodles can alter cooking times and consistency.
- Do not brown the garlic; cooking it just until fragrant prevents bitterness and maintains a mellow garlic flavor.
- Boiling the noodles briefly keeps them tender but not mushy, and transferring quickly to the garlic butter allows the sauce to absorb well.
- This dish is excellent as a side to Vietnamese grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 787 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 86 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
