Pan Fried Noodles

These delicious pan fried noodles are quick and easy to make and so great when you’re craving takeout!

My kids loved this easy recipe for pan fried noodles and I loved that they were ready and on the table in 15 minutes! I used udon noodles in this recipe but any noodle will work, and the combination of flavors is simple but delicious. This quick and easy Asian noodle recipe was devoured in minutes and both of my kids loved it.

Pan Fried Noodles

Ingredients:

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1-2 tbsp water, to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 14 oz udon noodles, cooked & drained per package instructions
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
• 4-5 green onions, trimmed, cut into 2″ lengths, white parts separated from green parts
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced

Serving:

• Toasted sesame seeds
• Spicy chili crisp

How to Make Pan Fried Noodles

Make the sauce by combining the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and water, to taste, together in a small jar; whisk well and set aside until needed.

Cook the noodles in a large saucepan per the packet instructions; drain. Side Note: If the noodles are sticking together, rinse them. My udon noodles did not stick together. 

Sauté the green onion by heating the butter and peanut or vegetable oil in a large wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white portion of the green onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook, constantly stirring, for 30 seconds.

Finish by adding the drained noodles and the well-whisked sauce and toss to coat for 1-2 minutes.  Side Note: Don’t skip this step, the flavor is so much better when the noodles are caramelized slightly. If your stove isn’t very hot, cook a little longer. 

Add the green portion of the green onions and toss until just wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately with toasted sesame seeds and spicy chili crisp, if desired.