Description
Chilli garlic noodles deliver a spicy Asian-inspired symphony of flavors that dance across the palate. Sizzling with intense heat and aromatic garlic, these noodles promise a quick, irresistible meal that will satisfy serious comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) dried wheat noodles or 300 grams (10.6 ounces) fresh wheat noodles
Vegetables and Herbs:
- ½ cup finely chopped coriander
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons neutral tasting oil (such as sunflower, grapeseed, or canola)
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder or flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon white sugar
- ½ tablespoon black vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon homemade crispy chilli oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious, heat-resistant mixing vessel and combine finely ground red chili powder or crushed chili flakes with minced fresh garlic and granulated sugar, creating a vibrant base for the sauce.
- Select a compact saucepan and heat cooking oil (approximately or 60 milliliters) until it reaches an intense temperature, observing subtle heat waves dancing across the surface.
- Execute a cautious pour of the scalding oil directly over the chili-garlic mixture, utilizing wooden chopsticks to meticulously integrate and emulsify the ingredients.
- Introduce premium soy sauce, aged black rice vinegar, and fragrant toasted sesame oil into the mixture, thoroughly blending to develop a complex, layered flavor profile.
- Allocate the aromatic sauce equally between two generous serving vessels, ensuring balanced distribution for optimal taste experience.
- Immerse dried wheat or egg noodles (or 225 grams) into rapidly boiling water, adhering to package instructions and cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes until achieving an ideal al dente texture.
- Drain the noodles completely, then transfer them into the prepared sauce-coated bowls, gently manipulating with tongs to ensure comprehensive and even coating.
- Embellish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves and thinly sliced green onion tops, optionally drizzling additional chili-infused oil for enhanced heat and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the noodles remain piping hot, capturing the vibrant, zesty essence of the dish.
Notes
- Make this sauce ahead and store in an airtight container for up to a week, keeping flavors intense and ready.
- Adjust chilli heat by increasing or decreasing powder quantity, allowing personalized spice control.
- Swap regular noodles with rice noodles or udon for different textural experiences and dietary preferences.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly before garnishing to enhance their nutty aroma and add extra crunch.
- Kitchen tip: Use a metal bowl when mixing hot oil to prevent potential cracking from temperature shock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg