Description
Spicy garlic chilli noodles from Southeast Asia combine intense flavors with quick preparation. Sizzling aromatics and tender noodles create a satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) noodles (egg noodles, ramen, or rice noodles)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated, optional for depth of flavor)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp sugar (balances flavors)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili oil (for extra heat!)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 small red chili (sliced, optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Immerse noodles in boiling water, cooking until perfectly tender per package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to prevent clumping.
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium temperature, introducing minced garlic, chili flakes, and thinly sliced red chili. Sauté for 30-40 seconds to release intense flavors without burning.
- Flavor Infusion: Add prepared noodles to the fragrant oil, coating thoroughly. Drizzle soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sprinkle sugar and black pepper. Stir vigorously for 2 minutes, creating a glossy, well-seasoned mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. For heat enthusiasts, drizzle additional chili oil over the noodles and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent Noodle Sticking: Rinse boiled noodles thoroughly with cold water and toss lightly with a bit of oil to keep them separated and prevent clumping during cooking.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Sauté garlic and chili flakes briefly to release their essential oils without burning, creating a robust and aromatic base for the noodles.
- Balanced Heat Management: Control chili intensity by adjusting the amount of chili flakes and fresh chilies – start with less and gradually increase to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Quick Stir-Frying Strategy: Use high heat and constant movement when combining noodles with sauce to ensure even coating and prevent ingredients from sticking or burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg