What kind of noodles should I use for this recipe?

You can use any type of noodles you like. Flat or wide wheat noodles are suggested but ramen noodles, udon noodles or even just spaghetti or linguini noodles work too. If you can find fresh noodles in an Asian grocery store, even better. If you need the recipe to be gluten-free, you can use rice noodles (be sure to use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce as well).

Can I make the garlic chili oil ahead of time?

Absolutely! The chili oil can be made in advanced and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. In fact, making it ahead of time will give it even more time for the flavours to infuse the oil. You can even just make it an hour or two ahead to allow extra time for infusion before using it in the recipe. If it's been stored in the fridge, just make sure you let it come to room temperature before adding it to a hot pan.

Can I add vegetables or protein to the recipe?

For sure! This recipe is easy to customize with extra veggies like bell peppers, bok choy, carrot, broccoli or cabbage or by adding a protein like crispy tofu or tempeh.

How spicy are chili garlic noodles?

I can't eat very spicy food and these noodles are fine for me. There's some heat but it's not overpowering. You can also adjust the level of of spiciness but using more or less chili flakes than is listed in the recipe.

Easy Spicy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Description

Spicy noodles tossed in a garlic chili oil sauce made with garlic, chili flakes, miso and sesame oil. This quick and easy recipe may be simple but it’s packed with heat and flavour.

Ingredients

For the Chili Garlic Oil

⅓ cup neutral oil, like avocado or grape seed
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tbsp chili flakes, regular, Korean gochugaru or szechuan chili
½ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp miso paste
1 tsp sesame oil

For the Noodles

8 oz flat wheat noodles
6 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar

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Instructions

Prepare: Mince the garlic and finely the chop the shallot and green onion. If you don’t have toasted sesame seeds, you can toast your own by adding the 1 tbsp seeds to a dry pan and toasting over low heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. You can do this at the same time as cooking the chili oil.
Make the Chili-Garlic Oil: In a small pot, heat oil, garlic, shallot, chili flakes and salt over low heat.
Cook for 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until oil is warm and garlic is fragrant. Keep an eye on it so it does not burn. If the garlic burns, it will become bitter. When you start to see little bubbles forming in the oil, it is done. Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in sesame seeds, sesame oil and miso. Set aside to infuse.
Cook Noodles: In a large pot, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles.
Mix Sauce: While the noodles are cooking, in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar.
Finish Noodles: In a large non-stick pan, heat 4 tbsp of the chili-garlic oil over medium heat. Add three quarters of the green onions, cooked noodles and soy mixture. Using tongs, toss to coat noodles, cooking for 1 min to warm through.
Serve: Divide noodles between bowls. Sprinkle with remaining green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired. Drizzle more chili-garlic oil. Servings Suggestions: Top with roasted broccoli & crispy tofu.

Notes

Leftover noodles can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

The chili oil can be made hours in advance to allow extra time for infusion. If make more than a few hours ahead of time, cool and store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 month. Allow to come to room temperature before using in the recipe.

Sub ramen or udon noodles or for gluten-free, rice noodles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 418
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 25 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 9 g

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