Description
Savory garlic chili oil noodles deliver a spicy, umami-packed punch of flavor from China’s street food scene. Slurp-worthy strands coated in fragrant chili oil promise a quick, satisfying meal that awakens your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) noodles (udon, rice noodles, or ramen)
- 12 tbsps chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground Sichuan pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Immerse noodles in rapidly boiling water, adhering to package instructions for precise al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Oil Infusion: Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium flame until it radiates a shimmering energy. Introduce finely minced garlic and vibrant chili flakes, stirring continuously until they transform into a rich golden complexion and release their aromatic essence.
- Sauce Composition: Eliminate pan from heat source and swiftly integrate soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and optional Sichuan pepper into the sizzling aromatic base, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Noodle Coating: Pour the fiery garlic chili oil sauce over the pristine noodles, executing a vigorous tossing technique to ensure comprehensive and uniform coverage of each delicate strand.
- Garnish and Serve: Adorn the glistening noodles with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the dish maintains its peak temperature and textural integrity, promising a tantalizing culinary experience.
Notes
- Master Noodle Texture: Cook noodles precisely al dente to prevent mushiness, ensuring they hold sauce beautifully without becoming soggy or breaking apart.
- Control Oil Temperature: Heat oil gently to prevent burning garlic and chili flakes, which can create bitter undertones and ruin the delicate flavor profile.
- Balance Spice Levels: Adjust chili flake quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting conservatively and gradually increasing for perfect personalized intensity.
- Quick Sauce Mixing: Combine sauce ingredients rapidly while oil remains hot to maximize flavor infusion and create a harmonious, well-integrated seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg