Sweet, Aromatic Soy Sauce Noodles Recipe

Name: Sweet, Aromatic Soy Sauce Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1/3 cup dark soy sauce; One 1 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, crushed, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1/3 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise pod; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1 1/4 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar, plus more for serving; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 1 pound fresh or dried thin egg noodlescooked, drained and cooled; 1 small bunch of scallions, thinly sliced; Chile paste or hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2/3 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
One 1 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, crushed, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cinnamon stick
1 star anise pod
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 1/4 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar, plus more for serving
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 pound fresh or dried thin egg noodlescooked, drained and cooled
1 small bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
Chile paste or hot sauce, for serving

1
In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, crushed ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, fennel seeds and 1 teaspoon of the Sichuan peppercorns and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for about 20 minutes.
3
Strain the sauce through a fine sieve; discard the solids.
4
In a blender, puree the sauce with the peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, chopped ginger, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorns.
5
In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the sauce and scallions.
6
Serve with sesame oil, vinegar and chile paste on the side.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/3 cup dark soy sauce, One 1 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, crushed, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Sweet, Aromatic Soy Sauce Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet, Aromatic Soy Sauce Noodles

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