Gyu Kaku Garlic Noodles Recipe
Try this easy Gyu Kaku garlic noodles recipe packed with garlic, butter, soy, and hoisin. A rich, quick comfort dish made with simple pantry staples.
Equipment
- A pot of medium size to boil noodles in
- A large skillet or wok
- A whisk
- A medium bowl to mix the sauce with
- A colander
- Tongs or chopsticks
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 8 oz. yakisoba noodles or spaghetti
- Water and salt for boiling
For the garlic butter sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar add more to taste
- 1 tablespoon of mirin or a splash of rice vinegar optional
For garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chilli flakes crushed, optional
Instructions
Prep the noodles
- Boil a pot of salty water. Cook the noodles as per the package instructions until they are tender. Do not overcook them. Drain and set aside.
Make the garlic base
- Melt the butter in a big skillet on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until it is no longer brown. This is necessary since when garlic burns up, it becomes bitter.
Blend the sauce
- Combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, sugar and Mirin in a small bowl in case of their presence. This mixture should be poured into the skillet containing the garlic butter.
Add the noodles
- Put the noodles in the skillet and mix them up until all the noodles are covered with the smooth, glossy sauce. Tongs/ chopsticks are best used.
Adjust seasoning
- Taste and adjust. Add additional sprinkles of soy in case it is not salty, sugar to create a balance, or butter to add richness.
Garnish and serve
- Top with green sliced onion, chilli flakes, or sesame seeds. Pour at once, and hopefully when the steam is fairly coming out in little noodle clouds.