15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles

Name: 15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 oz thin rice noodles (1 MM or S); 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 cup green onions, diced and divided. (about 2 bunches); 6-8 cloves garlic (minced); 1-2 tablespoons sugar (coconut or light brown sugar. Or you could use hoisin.); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari, or a gluten free soy sauce)

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15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles: In only 15 minutes, and a lot of garlic, you can make this delicious Asian inspired side dish!

chopsticks holding up noodles over a bowl

I repeat. 15 minute Garlic Fried Noodles. Also known as The Easiest Noodle Recipe Eveerrrr.

As a garlic loving and noddle loving family, this recipe is a staple in our house. We make it all over the time. When we don't have time. When we're out of ideas. When we just want something we know we all will love.

Ingredients Needed

rice noodles, coconut sugar, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, and butter on a counter

AND these garlic noodles are made with only 6 ingredients!

Rice Noodles - This will make the recipe gluten free and is what keeps it ready in just 15 minutes.
Garlic - Duh
Butter - We always use salted for this recipe but if you only have unsalted, no problem.
Soy Sauce - Regular soy sauce is best. We've made it with low sodium but then we end up adding salt...
Coconut Sugar - You could also use a light brown sugar, no problem or even maple syrup or honey.
Green Onions - Because what's garlic without onions?

Which Rice Noodles to Use

All rice noodles are not the same! And your local grocery store may only carry one brand / size so be sure to check what it is because it will affect your cooking time. We always love to go to our local Asian market to get our rice stick noodles and for this recipe we prefer to use a thin one, size 1, or Small (S). The wider they are, the longer they will take to cook.

We love to use these noodles.

Rice noodles are not like pasta noodles - you don't boil them and they cook quickly so the hardest part of this recipe is just making sure that you don't over cook your noodles.

To Cook Rice Noodles: Just heat about 6 cups of water to almost boiling (I use our stove top kettle), then pour the water over the noodles, making sure they're completely submerged. Then let them soak for about 3 to 4 minutes until they're al dente. Remember, they still have to go in your hot pan and there's nothing worse than a mushy noodle! Once al dente, drain the water and then rinse the noodles in cold water so they don't keep cooking.

Quick and Easy

green onions and garlic sauteing in butter in a pan

While you're waiting for your water to boil, mince the garlic, dice the onions, and then sauté them in butter for about 2 minutes, then add your coconut sugar and mix until it's all incorporated.

soy sauce being poured in a pan with garlic and green onions

Then add your soy sauce and let it all simmer for just a minute.

noodles being added to a pan with soy sauce

By now your noodles will be ready to be added to the pan.

Stir those bad boys up and let the garlic noodles fry and soak up all the deliciousness!

a bowl of noodles topped with green onions

Top with some more fresh green onions, add your favorite hot sauce or garlic chili paste if you want, and you're done! Garlic Fried Noodles for the win!

So much flavor. So much garlic! This made the perfect side dish to our Maple Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs! Although really, I would totally whip a batch of these noodles up for a quick lunch or a side for nearly any dish.

Customizable

Add a protein like chicken, shrimp, or pork!

Add more veggies like mushrooms, cabbage, or carrots.

Add some crunch from some peanuts!

Swap out the butter and add some additional flavor with Peanut Oil or Sesame Oil.

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FAQs

I couldn't find thin rice noodles.

No problem - you will just need to let your noodles soak longer to ensure they're cooked.

Can I use pasta?

Sure can. Follow cooking instructions for the pasta and then add to the pan.

I can't find coconut sugar.

No problem - you can use light brown, maple syrup, or even honey.

I can't find thin rice noodles at the store.

No problem - you can buy them here on Amazon.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, I n stagram, and Pinterest!