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Bay Area Style Garlic Noodles

Cultural Context

Bay Area Style Garlic Noodles have roots in the vibrant Vietnamese-American community of the San Francisco Bay Area. This dish combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with the umami of soy and oyster sauce, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. It has become a beloved staple at many local restaurants and is often enjoyed as a late-night snack or a quick weeknight dinner. The dish's popularity has led to various interpretations, making it a favorite across the country.

Vietnamese-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz precooked egg noodles
4 tablespoons garlic
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Welcome to Pai's Kitchen; introduce the garlic noodles recipe.

2

Use precooked egg noodles, preferably fat noodles; rinse under cold water to remove excess oil.

3

Pound garlic in a mortar and pestle to make a creamy paste; use a lot of garlic for flavor.

4

Prepare the sauce: add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, fish sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese.

5

Heat a wok on low; add butter and a little olive oil to prevent the noodles from becoming sticky.

6

Add the garlic to the butter and oil; cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

7

Increase heat, add the cold noodles to the wok, and toss to combine with the garlic and sauce.

8

Serve immediately after tossing the noodles with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtossing

Equipment Needed

wokmortar and pestle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheatsoy

Also Known As

Garlic NoodlesVietnamese Garlic Noodles

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