Vietnamese Garlic Noodles (Like Thanh Long)
Ingredients
- 14 oz.fresh pre-cooked chow mein noodles
- ½ cunsalted butter or neutral flavor cooking oil
- 15 clovesminced garlic
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbspoyster sauce
- 1 tbspsugar
- 1 tspmaggi seasoning
- ¼ cparmesan cheese
or as much as you want
Directions
- 1
Bring a small pot of water to boil over a stove. Add in fresh chow mein noodles and with a fork, gently stir the noodles until they separate. It should take about 2 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside. (If you are using another kind of noodles, always follow the cooking instructions on the package.)
- 2
In a large sauce pan or wok, heat butter or oil. If using butter, heat the pan on low heat in order not to burn the butter. When the oil starts to shimmer or the butter has melted, add in minced garlic. When the garlic starts to brown and become fragrant, add in fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and Maggi seasoning. Then add the noodles and stir for a minute to combine.
- 3
Turn off heat and add parmesan cheese to the noodles. Stir well. Serve while hot.
Vietnamese Garlic Noodles (Like Thanh Long)
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About this Recipe
Craving the legendary Vietnamese garlic noodles from Thanh Long restaurant in San Francisco, but don't want to leave your kitchen? This recipe brings those iconic, savory flavors right to your table, offering that irresistible experience you adore.
What makes these garlic noodles truly special is the harmonious blend of rich ingredients, mirroring the secret to those beloved restaurant versions. By combining generous amounts of butter, a powerful punch of minced garlic, and the depth of fish sauce, oyster sauce, and Maggi seasoning, you create an umami explosion that's both comforting and intensely flavorful. It's the perfect balance that sets these Thanh Long garlic noodles apart.
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. You'll savor tender, luscious noodles, each strand coated in a glossy, unbelievably rich sauce brimming with aromatic garlic and savory notes. The addition of Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce, adding a nutty, salty finish that ties everything together beautifully. Despite the complex taste, the recipe is designed for ease, promising a deeply satisfying meal without demanding hours in the kitchen.
One of the beauties of these garlic noodles is their versatility. While unsalted butter contributes a classic richness, you can easily swap it for a neutral-flavor cooking oil for a slightly lighter touch. And when it comes to the Parmesan cheese, the recipe explicitly encourages you to add as much as you want—so go wild! Many also enjoy these noodles as a foundation for additional proteins; they pair exceptionally well with roasted crab or succulent shrimp, commonly seen in crustaceans garlic noodles preparations.
These rich, flavorful noodles make an excellent main course for a weeknight treat or a standout side dish for a special occasion. Serve them warm, perhaps alongside your favorite seafood or grilled protein, and prepare for rave reviews.