Description
This Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles recipe features tender noodles tossed in a vibrant and aromatic chili oil sauce made with fresh garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and heat, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 oz udon noodles, wheat noodles, egg noodles, or ramen noodles
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral cooking oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (Korean or Sichuan chili flakes)
- 1–2 scallion greens, chopped
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
For Garnishing
- Chopped scallion greens
- Toasted white sesame seeds
- Optional: chopped cilantro and toasted peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil the noodles of your choice following the package instructions or until your preferred tenderness. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the cooking water before draining the noodles.
- Prepare the chili oil sauce: In a heat-proof bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili flakes, chopped scallion greens, and white sesame seeds.
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan or pot until it is smoking hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the aromatics in the bowl to release their flavors, then stir well.
- Mix the sauce: Add the reserved noodles water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and brown sugar to the bowl with the chili oil mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Toss the noodles: Add the hot cooked noodles to the spicy sauce and mix thoroughly until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the noodles and garnish with additional chopped scallion greens and toasted white sesame seeds. Optionally, sprinkle chopped cilantro and toasted peanuts or add your favorite protein for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger, more vibrant flavor compared to garlic powder or pre-minced garlic.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili flakes based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
