Instant Pot P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles [Copycat]

Instant Pot P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles is delicious meal for lunch or dinner. You will love my Instant Pot Garlic Noodles copycat version.

Let’s get this right out in the open. P.F. Chang’s is not an authentic Asian or Chinese restaurant. It is at best Americanized, Asian inspired food….. at best.

Okay, I got that off my chest. P.F. Chang’s is a very popular restaurant and loved by many. It is also a bit pricy. Using an Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker allows for hands free, walk away cooking!

The price for my Instant Pot Garlic Noodles recipe is less than what you would pay at the restaurant for just one serving!

 

Instant Pot P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles are so easy to make and fun to eat. They are even good cold. They package up nice to bring to work or school for lunch and are a great addition to a Summer picnic!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Garlic Noodles

• Chinese Egg Noodles
• Shaoxing Wine
• English Cucumber
• Garlic, of course!
• Better than Bouillon Chicken Base – did you know that many Chinese recipes start with a chicken paste or bouillon?
• Oyster Sauce

From what I can tell, P.F. Chang’s uses Chili Flakes for the heat in their Garlic Noodles. I love using Sambal Oelek Ground Fresh Chili Paste in recipes that need little heat. It is really a pure chili taste and doesn’t interfere with the other flavors. As always, feel free to use whichever you prefer.

 

Let’s first make the delicious. P.F. Chang’s Cantonese Stir Fry Sauce.

P.F. Chang’s Cantonese Stir Fry Sauce

• We love this sauce. It can be made in advance and used for so many recipes.
• Try stir frying meat or tofu! Stir fried veggies with the sauce is fantastic too!

Pro Tip: Make a double batch and use it throughout the week for fantastic meals.

 

Heat your Pressure Cooker cooking put until fully heated. The Instant Pot will say “HOT.” After the cooking pot is hot, add in the oil. Adding a fat after a stainless steel pot is hot, will help to make the pot non-stick!

Can Jarred Garlic Be Used

• Sure, that is fine. While we prefer to use fresh minced garlic, it is fine to use garlic that comes in a jar.
• As jarred garlic is stored in liquid, make sure pat off the liquid, so that it is dry.

Pro Tip: When the garlic is added to the hot oil in the Instant Pot, you do not want the oil to pop because of wet garlic.

 

Garlic burns quickly, so make sure it does not turn brown! Now you are ready to add the rest of the ingredients and pressure cook!

While I believe that P.F. Chang’s uses chili flakes, I prefer using Sambal Oelek Ground Fresh Chili Paste. It is a pure taste, without interfering with other flavors.

 

Turn off your Pressure Cooker. Add in the rest of the ingredients, Fresh Water and the Chinese Egg Noodles.

Best Noodles for Instant Pot P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles

• I love the Rose Brand Chinese Egg Noodles. They are sold in Chinese markets, as well as on-line.
• You could also use Vermicelli/Thin Spaghetti instead of Chinese Egg Noodles if you like.

Pro Tip: You may need to break the noodles in half if using a smaller pressure cooker.

 

If you have a Spiralizer use it to julienne the English Cucumber. I have a tabletop model which I love.

I recommend the OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Tabletop Spiralizer. You can see how I used it in my Pressure Cooker Bruschetta Chicken with Zoodles recipe.

 

The delicious P.F. Chang’s Cantonese Stir Fry Sauce will be added to the noodles once pressure is released.

Pro Tip: The cooking time on noodles varies, so if you use something other than the recommended Chinese Egg Noodles, please check the Notes section below for This Old Gal’s Pasta Rule of Thumb Cooking Time!

Will Noodles Clump in Instant Pot

• Yes, part of cooking noodles and pasta in a pressure cooker is that some noodles may clump together. It’s fine and all you have to do is take a pasta tool or fork and mix the noodles around the pot.
• Noodles will continue to cook and absorb the sauce.

While P.K. Chang’s Garlic Noodles are kinda dry, I have designed my version of Instant Pot P.F. Chang’s Garlic Noodles to be a bit wetter than the restaurant version. I find the texture and mouthfeel to be better than the restaurants garlic noodles.

 

Many people experience a soapy taste when eating Cilantro, so if you are one of them, just leave it out. Otherwise, stir in some Cilantro.

I only use about a Tablespoon, but feel free to chop and use as much as you like. Instant Pot Garlic Garlic Noodles are delicious with some barbecue pork mixed in, so if you have some leftovers, yum!

 

Top with the Spiralized English Cucumber and drizzle with Toasted Sesame Oil, if desired.

More Asian Inspired Noodle Recipes to Make:

• Pressure Cooker Simple Sesame Noodles
• Asian Crunchy Noodle Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing
• Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Pad Thai {ผัดไทยกุ้งสด}
• Pressure Cooker Pad See Ew {Thai Beef Rice Noodles}

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
• J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
• Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
• Culina Stackable (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
• Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
• Cilio Olivewood Spatula
• Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
• My FANTASTIC Teak Cutting & Charcuterie Board & Compartments
• Rose Brand Chinese Egg Noodles
• OXO Good Grips 3-Blade Tabletop Spiralizer.

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