Description
Spicy garlic noodles combine bold Asian flavors with quick preparation techniques. Home cooks can easily craft this delicious meal in minutes, creating a satisfying dinner that delights hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (5.3 oz) dried wheat noodles or 300 g (10.6 oz) fresh wheat noodles
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped coriander
- 3 tbsps neutral tasting oil (such as sunflower, grapeseed, or canola)
- 1 tbsp chilli powder or flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1½ tbsps soy sauce
- ½ tbsp white sugar
- ½ tbsp black vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp homemade crispy chilli oil (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Blend red chili powder, minced garlic, and sugar in a heat-resistant bowl, creating a robust flavor foundation for the noodles.
- Oil Infusion: Heat cooking oil until shimmering, then carefully pour over the chili-garlic mixture, whisking vigorously to create a harmonious emulsion.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate soy sauce, black rice vinegar, and sesame oil into the sauce, stirring thoroughly to develop a complex, multilayered taste profile.
- Noodle Cooking: Submerge wheat or egg noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking until perfectly al dente, then drain completely to prevent waterlogging.
- Final Assembly: Transfer hot noodles directly into sauce-coated serving bowls, using tongs to ensure each strand is generously and evenly coated with the spicy, aromatic mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro and green onion tops over the noodles, optionally adding an extra drizzle of chili oil for intensified heat and visual drama. Serve immediately while piping hot to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Precise Oil Temperature: Heat oil carefully to prevent burning; watch for subtle heat waves to ensure perfect sauce infusion without scorching ingredients.
- Noodle Texture Mastery: Cook noodles exactly 3-4 minutes for ideal al dente consistency; overcooking leads to mushy texture that ruins the dish’s delicate balance.
- Sauce Blending Technique: Use wooden chopsticks for thorough ingredient integration, creating a smooth, well-emulsified sauce that coats noodles evenly.
- Serving Immediacy: Serve instantly after preparation to maintain peak temperature and preserve the vibrant, zesty flavor profile of the chili garlic noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg