Description
Spicy garlic chili oil noodles dance with bold flavors from Chinese cuisine, promising a quick and fiery culinary adventure. Silky strands coated in aromatic chili oil invite you to savor intense heat and rich, complex seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Proteins:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (udon, rice noodles, or ramen)
Herbs and Garnishes:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 tablespoons chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Submerge the noodles in boiling water, following package guidelines until they reach perfect al dente consistency. Carefully drain and allow to rest in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant infusion by warming neutral oil in a compact pan over moderate temperature until it shimmers with potential.
- Introduce minced garlic and crimson chili flakes into the heated oil, gently agitating until the aromatics transform into a golden hue and release their intoxicating fragrance.
- Remove the pan from thermal source and swiftly incorporate soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, nutty sesame oil, delicate sugar, sharp salt, and optional Sichuan pepper into the sizzling mixture.
- Transfer the pristine noodles into a generous bowl, cascading the fiery garlic chili oil sauce across their surface.
- Execute a thorough tossing motion, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly saturated with the electrifying condiment.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity by scattering freshly chopped green onions, verdant cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds across the glistening noodles.
- Present immediately while the temperature remains optimal, inviting immediate consumption of this provocative culinary creation.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality noodles like ramen or spaghetti for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili flake quantity to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Customize the dish by adding protein like shredded chicken, tofu, or soft-boiled eggs for extra nutrition.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs: use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles for gluten-sensitive individuals, or tamari for a more authentic umami taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg