Description
Garlic Chili Oil Noodles are a quick 10-minute comfort dish featuring chewy noodles tossed in a fragrant garlic-infused chili oil with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame. Bold, savory, slightly tangy, and customizable in heat, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 oz wheat noodles (about 3 cups cooked; knife-cut noodles, udon, or spaghettini)
- 1 stalk green onions, finely minced (whites and greens separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan chili flakes
- 2½ tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable oil)
- 1¼ teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar or rice vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Finely mince or grate the garlic. Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions, reducing cooking time by 1 minute for a chewier texture. Drain and set aside.
- In a small pot over medium-low heat, combine neutral oil, garlic, Sichuan chili flakes, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir continuously and cook for about 3 minutes, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the white parts of the green onions, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
- Add the drained noodles directly to the pot and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with green onion tops, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Add cooked shrimp, sliced beef, shredded chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
- Enhance flavor with a spoonful of chili crisp or a splash of dark soy sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of oil or water.
- Chili oil sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for several days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
