10-Minute Spicy Garlic Chili NoodlesVeg
Craving something spicy, garlicky, and incredibly satisfying? These 10-Minute Garlic Chili Noodles are the ultimate quick meal. By combining wide rice noodles with a fragrant mixture of hot oil, fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, you get a vibrant, restaurant-quality dish in record time. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this recipe is easily customizable—toss in your favorite protein or steamed vegetables for a complete, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
8 oz Wide Rice Noodles
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 no. (finely chopped) Scallions
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tsp Ginger (grated)
1 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
3 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Rice Vinegar
2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
to taste Salt
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, combine the hot pepper flakes, paprika, sugar, toasted sesame seeds, minced or grated garlic, and grated ginger.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil and season it with salt.
3
Once boiling, add the wide rice noodles and cook them according to the package instructions.
4
While the noodles are cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan until it is very hot.
5
Carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture in the small bowl.
6
This will sizzle and bloom the flavors of the garlic, ginger, and chili. Stir slightly and let it sit.
7
Stir the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil into the oil and spice mixture.
8
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.
9
Add the prepared sauce to the noodles and toss well to coat.
10
Serve immediately, topped with the sliced scallions and extra sesame seeds.
11
For a heartier meal, you can stir in cooked protein like ground meat or seared tofu and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
