Crustacean / AnQi / Thang Long Garlic Noodles Recipe

January 1, 2020Van

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 8

This is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out this cool Eater article that tells the story of their rise to success. Helene An, the founder of Thang Long was presented with the Pioneer Award in Culinary Arts by the Smithsonian for being “the mother of fusion cuisine”

These garlic noodles are served at Crustacean, AnQi, and Thang Long – created in their “Secret Kitchen” – it’s an Asian fusion noodle dish that’s quite possibly the most popular item on their menu. I use to live 5 minutes away from AnQi, and shelling out $14 all the time for a small plate of their garlic noodles & $65 for their amazing roasted crab was not easy on my pocket book! I started ordering it to go so I could figure out the ingredients at home, I think my version is pretty darn close!

Fresh Lo Mein noodles are the best for this dish, you can find them in the refrigerated section at any Asian Market. You can substitute with spaghetti if you have a hard time finding lo mein.

Crustacean / AnQi / Thang Long Garlic Noodles Recipe

January 1, 2020 Van

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 8

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Ingredients

16 oz Fresh Lo Mein Noodles
8 Tablespoons Salted Butter (1 Stick)
5 Garlic Cloves, crushed through a garlic press
¼ Cup Michiu Rice Cooking Wine
1½ Teaspoon Kikkoman Soy Sauce
1½ Teaspoon Fish Sauce
½ Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ Teaspoon MSG
Scallions, chopped for garnish

Method

1)
Cook the noodles according to the package and set aside to drain. In a bowl, combine ¼ Cup of Michiu Rice Cooking Wine, 1½ Teaspoon Soy Sauce, 1½ Teaspoon Fish Sauce, ½ Teaspoon Granulated Sugar, 2 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese and ¼ Teaspoon of MSG – stir to combine and set aside.
2)
In a large sauce pan or wok on medium heat, add 8 Tablespoons Salted Butter, once it starts to bubble, add the pressed garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes (don’t let the garlic get brown) then add the sauce, once it starts to bubble add the noodles and toss to completely coat with the sauce. Garnish with chopped green scallions. Enjoy!