San Francisco–Style Garlic Noodles
- 15m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
These San Francisco-style garlic noodles feature fresh lo mein noodles tossed in a rich butter sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and Maggi seasoning. A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese shredded
- 5 tsp minced garlic divided
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb fresh lo mein noodles
- 1 tbsp Maggi liquid seasoning
- 3 scallions sliced thin
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 187 mg
- Iron: 6.88 mg
- Magnesium: 84.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 327 mg
- Potassium: 428 mg
- Zinc: 2.43 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb fresh lo mein noodles
- 1 tbsp Maggi liquid seasoning
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Prepare
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- Shred 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese
- 5 tsp minced garlic, divided
- 3 scallions, sliced thin
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Microwave butter, covered, in 1-cup liquid measuring cup at 50 percent power until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let sit until whey and yellow butterfat separate, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 2.
Combine garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons water in small bowl and stir until smooth paste forms. Stir in additional 1 1/2 teaspoons water and set aside.
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Step 3.
Crumble Parmesan into approximately 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
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Step 4.
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
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Step 5.
While water comes to boil, transfer 3 tablespoons butterfat to 12-inch skillet (it’s OK if a small amount of whey ends up in skillet). Add 4 teaspoons garlic and salt and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is pale golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon garlic, stir well, and remove skillet from heat.
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Step 6.
When water comes to boil, add noodles. Reduce heat to maintain very gentle simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender (center of noodles should be firm with slightly opaque dot), 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well.
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Step 7.
Add noodles and Maggi to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, tossing with tongs, until Maggi is absorbed and any large garlic clumps are broken up, about 30 seconds.
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Step 8.
Add scallions, sugar, remaining 5 tablespoons butter (whey and butterfat), and garlic powder mixture and toss until well combined, about 30 seconds. Off heat, season with pepper to taste.
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Step 9.
Add 2 tablespoons Parmesan and toss to combine. Serve immediately, passing remaining Parmesan separately.