Garlic Noodles Bbq Pork Recipe

Boil noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions until just al dente (usually 3–5 minutes for fresh egg noodles, 8–10 for dried). Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain noodles and toss with 1 teaspoon of neutral oil to prevent sticking.

Prepare pork

If BBQ pork (char siu) is cold, warm it briefly in a skillet or microwave so it slices easily. Cut into thin bite-sized strips if not already sliced.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, dark soy (if using), light brown sugar, Shaoxing wine (if using), and chicken stock or water until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Heat a large wide skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add neutral oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter foams, add the finely minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry quickly for about 30–45 seconds until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden — do not burn.

Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Let it bubble for 1 minute to slightly reduce and concentrate flavors.

Add the drained noodles to the pan. Using tongs or a spatula, toss noodles with the sauce to coat evenly. If the noodles look dry or the sauce isn't coating well, add up to 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the noodles are glossy and saucy.

Push noodles to one side of the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the cleared space and allow it to melt and slightly brown for 20–30 seconds for extra nutty flavor, then toss through the noodles to incorporate.

Add the sliced BBQ pork and gently fold into the noodles, heating through for 1–2 minutes so the pork warms and picks up sauce flavor.

Stir in toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning: add a little more soy if it needs salt or a squeeze of lime for brightness.

Turn off the heat. Scatter the green parts of the scallions over the noodles and give one final gentle toss.

Divide garlic noodles with BBQ pork among plates or bowls. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over, and additional sesame seeds or chopped scallion if desired.