Description
This Instant Pot Garlic Noodles recipe offers a quick, flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender noodles cooked with a garlicky, savory sauce made from soy, oyster, and chili sauces. With a perfect balance of aromatic garlic, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness, these noodles make a delicious and effortless meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Oils
- 2 tablespoons Oil or Butter (avocado oil recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
Noodles
- 8 ounces Thin Spaghetti or Canton Noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 8-10 cloves Garlic, finely diced or minced
- 2 Scallions or Green Onions, white and green parts separated and chopped
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce (use vegan if needed)
- ½-1 tablespoon Red Chili Sauce (Sambal Oelek recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- Salt to taste
Liquids
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth or Water
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode. Add the oil and toasted sesame oil. Sauté the minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions until fragrant, releasing their aroma to build the base flavor.
- Add Noodles and Sauces: Break the thin spaghetti noodles in half and place them in a zigzag pattern inside the Instant Pot to prevent clumping. Pour in light soy sauce, oyster sauce, red chili sauce, and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the noodles.
- Add Broth and Pressure Cook: Pour the vegetable broth or water ensuring the noodles are fully submerged. Secure the lid, set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 5 minutes, then perform a quick pressure release. Stir the noodles gently and let them rest inside the pot for 2 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Season and Garnish: Adjust salt to taste. Garnish with the green parts of scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving to add freshness and texture.
Notes
- Using thin spaghetti or Canton noodles works best for even cooking and easy absorption of the sauce.
- You can substitute oyster sauce with vegan oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for a vegetarian or vegan version.
- Adjust the amount of red chili sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Letting noodles rest after cooking helps the sauce thicken and enhances flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as noodles can absorb liquid and soften further if left too long.
