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Garlic butter noodles

From the video “Garlic Noodles to die for - East meets West!” by Flo Lum. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Flo Lum. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~5
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Cost
~$2.11*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$14.89* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, dairy, shellfish, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.22*for the batch in the video
~$2.11*per serving

You save about ~$14.89* per serving (88% less*) than ordering it out — ~$29.78* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving520 kcal · 26% of 2,000
Fat18 g23%
Saturated fat8.3 g42%
Sodium811 mg35%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Fiber3.1 g11%
Total sugars4.4 gno daily value
Added sugars1.8 g4%
Protein16 g31%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+16 of 20
  • Fiber+9 of 20
  • Saturated fat−16 of 20
  • Sodium−14 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 5 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: green onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • bench scraper
  • garlic press
  • small bowls
  • microplane
  • wok
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs
  • colander
  • chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total time not stated
  • exact cooking duration for garlic and butter
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Flo Lum’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Garlic butter noodles

What makes Flo Lum's Garlic butter noodles recipe and technique special?

Flo Lum's take on Garlic butter noodles focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Garlic butter noodles at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Garlic butter noodles recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Garlic butter noodles ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Garlic butter noodles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Flo Lum's Garlic butter noodles?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Garlic butter noodles?

The official cooking video by Flo Lum is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.