Big umami flavor, crispy-edged mushrooms, and a silky sauce in every bite

These Miso Butter Mushroom Brown Rice Noodles are proof that a quick gluten-free dinner can still feel incredibly satisfying. Tender brown rice noodles are tossed with deeply browned mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and a glossy miso-butter sauce made with gluten-free tamari, mirin, and toasted sesame oil. The result is savory, rich, slightly sweet, and packed with umami.

Best of all, this recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, making it an easy weeknight meal when you want something more exciting than ordinary noodles. The combination of meaty mushrooms and silky sauce gives the dish plenty of substance, while green onions, sesame seeds, and optional chili crisp add freshness, crunch, and a little heat.

Why You’ll Love These Miso Butter Mushroom Noodles

If you love the combination of miso, butter, mushrooms, and noodles, this recipe is one to keep in your weeknight rotation.

First, the mushrooms are cooked over medium-high heat without stirring for several minutes. This allows them to develop those deeply golden, caramelized edges that give the finished dish so much flavor.

Next, the miso, tamari, mirin, and sesame oil create a savory sauce that is both complex and incredibly easy to make. Butter rounds everything out, giving the sauce a silky texture that clings beautifully to the brown rice noodles.

Finally, the toppings make the dish pop. Green onions add freshness, toasted sesame seeds provide crunch, and chili crisp or red pepper flakes give you the option of adding some heat.

What You’ll Need

• GloryLand Gluten-Free Brown Rice Noodles
• Unsalted butter
• Olive oil
• Mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster
• Fresh garlic
• Fresh ginger
• Gluten-free miso paste
• Gluten-free tamari
• Mirin
• Toasted sesame oil
• Green onions
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Chili crisp or red pepper flakes, optional

The recipe uses a combination of mushroom varieties, which gives the noodles a more interesting flavor and texture. Shiitake mushrooms bring an especially savory quality, while cremini and oyster mushrooms add meatiness and tenderness.

How to Make Miso Butter Mushroom Brown Rice Noodles

1. Cook the brown rice noodles

Cook the GloryLand Brown Rice Noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.

That starchy cooking water is an important part of the sauce. Adding a little at the end helps loosen the miso-butter mixture and helps it coat the noodles evenly.

2. Brown the mushrooms

Heat olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and, importantly, leave them alone for 3 to 4 minutes.

Resist the temptation to stir right away. Giving the mushrooms uninterrupted contact with the hot skillet helps them brown instead of simply steaming. Stir them and continue cooking until they are deeply golden.

Then add the garlic and ginger and cook briefly, just until fragrant.

3. Make the miso butter sauce

While the mushrooms cook, whisk together the gluten-free miso paste, tamari, mirin, toasted sesame oil, and a couple tablespoons of the reserved noodle water.

The mixture should be smooth and easy to pour.

4. Bring everything together

Lower the heat and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the miso mixture until glossy.

Add the cooked brown rice noodles and toss until every strand is coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little more reserved noodle water until you reach a silky consistency.

5. Add the finishing touches

Finish the noodles with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly cracked black pepper. For a spicy finish, add chili crisp or red pepper flakes.

Serve immediately while the noodles are hot and the sauce is glossy.

Tips for Making the Best Miso Butter Mushroom Noodles

Don’t crowd the mushrooms

Use a large skillet and give the mushrooms enough room to make good contact with the pan. Crowding can cause them to release moisture and steam rather than brown.

Let the mushrooms brown before adding garlic

Garlic only needs about 30 seconds in the hot skillet. Adding it after the mushrooms have browned keeps it from burning while the mushrooms develop their deep flavor.

Don’t skip the noodle water

Reserved cooking water helps turn the concentrated miso mixture and melted butter into a silky sauce. Add it gradually so you can control the consistency.

Use a combination of mushrooms

A mixture of shiitake, cremini, and oyster mushrooms gives this simple noodle dish much more personality than using only one variety.

Add chili crisp at the table

If you’re serving people with different spice preferences, leave the chili crisp on the side. That way, everyone can customize their bowl.

Easy Variations

Add protein

Turn these noodles into an even more substantial meal by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, or a fried egg.

Add vegetables

Baby spinach, bok choy, broccolini, snap peas, or thinly sliced bell peppers would all work well. Add vegetables according to how long they need to cook.

Make them extra spicy

Stir a spoonful of chili crisp directly into the miso-butter sauce, then add more on top just before serving.

Add more crunch

In addition to sesame seeds, try topping the noodles with chopped roasted peanuts or cashews if they fit your dietary needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Serve with Miso Butter Mushroom Noodles

These noodles are satisfying enough to serve as a vegetarian main dish, but they also pair beautifully with simple sides. Try them with steamed edamame, roasted broccoli, cucumber salad, or quick-pickled vegetables.

For a larger meal, serve the noodles alongside grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or another favorite protein.

The Last Bite

Miso Butter Mushroom Brown Rice Noodles combine everything you want in an easy weeknight dinner: chewy gluten-free noodles, deeply browned mushrooms, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a rich, glossy sauce with plenty of savory umami flavor.

Because the recipe relies on a handful of flavorful ingredients rather than complicated techniques, it’s easy enough for a busy weeknight but special enough to serve when you’re craving restaurant-style noodles at home.