I HIGHLY recommend using both because they bring different flavors of garlic to the noodle dish. The minced garlic adds freshness, while garlic powder is very concentrated, adding an extra burst of garlic flavor to the noodles! u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd keep in mind to use garlic POWDER, not garlic salt. Otherwise, your Asian Garlic Noodles will be super salty.