Boil 1L of water with salt in a pot, and once boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions.
Thinly slice 3 cloves of garlic and finely chop some green onion for garnish. If you're not comfortable with knife work, minced or crushed garlic can be used.
In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups of water, 1 tsp of Hondashi, and 1 tbsp of soy sauce to prepare the pasta sauce in advance.
Add 2 tbsp of cooking oil and sliced garlic to a cold pan, then stir-fry over medium-low heat without burning to gently infuse the oil with garlic aroma.
When the garlic starts to turn slightly brown, add the boiled pasta and the pre-made Hondashi sauce all at once.
Once the sauce comes to a rolling boil and the pasta is evenly coated with umami, immediately turn off the heat.
With the heat off, add the chopped green onion and lightly toss with the residual heat of the pasta, then serve on a plate to complete.
Boil spaghetti and prepare garlic and green onion.
Mix water, Hondashi, and soy sauce to make the sauce, and sauté garlic in cooking oil to release its aroma.
Add pasta and sauce to the sautéed garlic, boil briefly, then turn off the heat and mix in green onion to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
Olive oil can sometimes clash with the unique aroma of soy sauce and Hondashi when mixed, so regular cooking oils like soybean oil or canola oil are recommended.
To prevent burning and properly infuse the oil with flavor, add the garlic to the pan with the oil before heating, and cook gently over medium-low heat.
Green onions lose their texture and color if cooked for too long over heat, so be sure to cook them only with the residual heat immediately after turning off the stove.
In addition to the basic ingredients, adding cherry tomatoes, canned tuna, or mackerel flakes according to your preference can add more diverse flavors.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those looking for an unusual pasta with a simple yet deep umami flavor.
⭐Those who want to cure their hangover the day after drinking with a non-spicy and clean soup-style dish.
⭐Those who want to have a satisfying meal with minimal ingredients and a short cooking time.
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