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The Easiest 15-Minute Soy Sauce Fried Noodles

A close-up of a white bowl filled with savory soy sauce fried noodles mixed with mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage.

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Make savory, takeout-style soy sauce fried noodles quickly. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a fast weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dried egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain them well and set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
  5. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.
  6. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  7. Toss everything together quickly for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add 1/2 cup of cooked, shredded chicken or shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
  • Use fresh noodles if available for a chewier texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce amounts based on your preference for saltiness.

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