Golden, chewy, and irresistibly simple
If you love cozy, homemade comfort food, these Easy Potato Noodles will quickly become your new favorite. They’re made from just a handful of simple ingredients, yet the result is wonderfully chewy noodles with a light crisp edge and deep savory flavor. Tossed with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and bits of beef bacon, this dish feels hearty and satisfying without being heavy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a creative side dish, these noodles bring that warm, homemade flavor everyone craves.
Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients List
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled
- ¾ cup potato starch (or cornstarch substitute)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup cooked beef bacon, finely chopped (pork-free)
- 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp crushed chili flakes (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe comes together easily with a few everyday kitchen tools.
- Medium pot
- Large mixing bowl
- Potato ricer or masher
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Nonstick skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Cut the peeled potatoes into chunks and boil them in salted water for about 12–15 minutes until soft and fork-tender.
- Mash and cool: Drain the potatoes completely, then mash them until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly.
- Create the dough: Add potato starch and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms. If it feels sticky, add a bit more starch.
- Shape the noodles: Roll the dough into long ropes and cut into noodle-like pieces. Dust lightly with starch to prevent sticking.
- Cook the noodles: Drop the noodles into boiling water. Once they float to the surface (about 2–3 minutes), they’re done. Drain and drizzle with a small amount of oil.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Combine: Add the cooked potato noodles and beef bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and lightly golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and a dash of black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy the simple, rich flavors.
Pro Tips
- Storage: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet with a touch of oil to restore the texture.
- Variations: Add sautéed vegetables, shredded chicken, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the noodles up to a day in advance and store them uncooked in the fridge.
- Flavor Boost: Add a splash of rice vinegar or chili oil for extra depth and spice.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate | ~340 | 8g | 54g | 10g | 3g | 1g |
Conclusion
These Easy Potato Noodles are a delicious blend of comfort and creativity. Soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and full of umami from garlic, soy, and sesame oil, they’re an easy way to turn simple ingredients into something special. Whether served as a light meal or a satisfying side, this recipe is proof that great flavor doesn’t have to be complicated.
Easy Potato Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 2 large large russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled
- ¾ cup potato starch (or cornstarch substitute)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado oil)
For the Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup cooked beef bacon, finely chopped (pork-free)
- 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp crushed chili flakes (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the peeled potatoes into chunks and boil them in salted water for about 12–15 minutes until soft and fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes completely, then mash them until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly.
- Add potato starch and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms. If it feels sticky, add a bit more starch.
- Roll the dough into long ropes and cut into noodle-like pieces. Dust lightly with starch to prevent sticking.
Cooking
- Drop the noodles into boiling water. Once they float to the surface (about 2–3 minutes), they’re done. Drain and drizzle with a small amount of oil.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Add the cooked potato noodles and beef bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and lightly golden.
- Garnish with green onions and a dash of black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy the simple, rich flavors.