Description
Spicy garlic chilli noodles dance with intense flavors from Asian cuisine, promising a quick and satisfying meal. Slurp-worthy strands of noodles coated in fiery sauce will make you crave another bite of this irresistible comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) noodles (egg noodles, ramen, or rice noodles)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (balances flavors)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili oil (for extra heat!)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated, optional for depth of flavor)
Garnish:
- 1 small red chili (sliced, optional for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and immerse noodles, cooking them until they reach a perfectly tender texture according to package guidelines.
- Carefully drain noodles and rinse under cold water to halt cooking process and prevent clumping, then set aside.
- Select a skillet and warm vegetable oil over medium heat, creating a sizzling environment for aromatics.
- Introduce minced garlic, chili flakes, and thinly sliced red chili into the heated oil, gently sautéing for approximately 30-40 seconds to release intense flavors without scorching.
- Transfer prepared noodles directly into the fragrant oil mixture, ensuring thorough coating and even distribution of spicy elements.
- Drizzle soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sprinkle sugar and black pepper across the noodles, actively stirring and tossing for 2 minutes to create a glossy, well-seasoned coating.
- Remove skillet from heat and elevate the dish’s visual appeal by scattering sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the surface.
- For enthusiasts seeking additional heat, generously drizzle extra chili oil over the noodles and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent noodle clumping by adding a splash of oil to the boiling water, ensuring each strand stays separate and slick.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes and fresh chili quantities, allowing everyone from mild-lover to spice enthusiast to enjoy the dish.
- Transform this recipe into a protein-packed meal by adding scrambled eggs, tofu, or shredded chicken directly into the noodle stir-fry for extra nutrition and complexity.
- Create a gluten-free version by swapping regular noodles with rice noodles or zucchini noodles, and using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg