Description
Garlic chili oil noodles bring bold Chinese street flavor to your kitchen with minimal ingredients. Quick and spicy pantry magic delivers restaurant-quality comfort that satisfies serious noodle cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
Spices and Aromatics:
- 3 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 small head garlic, finely chopped
- 2 smaller shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1–3 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru) (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
Oils, Sauces, and Herbs:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) sesame or peanut oil
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) tamari or soy sauce
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped fresh Thai or regular basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions
Instructions
- Infuse sesame oil with minced garlic, finely chopped shallots, and a bay leaf in a medium skillet over medium heat. Allow ingredients to sizzle and develop a rich golden color, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate toasted sesame seeds and freshly grated ginger into the aromatic oil mixture, cooking for an additional minute to enhance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the infused oil to a large mixing bowl, introducing dried chili flakes, smoky paprika, and fiery cayenne pepper. Season with salt to create a robust chili oil base.
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. During the final three minutes of cooking, add sliced bell peppers to blanch them slightly.
- Reserve a quarter cup of starchy cooking water before draining the noodles and vegetables. Immediately toss the hot noodles with the prepared chili oil, tamari sauce, and a vibrant blend of fresh herbs.
- If the sauce appears too thick, gradually incorporate the reserved cooking water to achieve a silky, glossy coating on the noodles.
- Plate the noodles and garnish generously with additional chili oil and thinly sliced green onions for a final burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Transform ordinary noodles into a spicy sensation with this homemade chili oil infusion that packs a punch of flavor.
- Crispy garlic and aromatic herbs elevate this simple dish from basic to restaurant-worthy in just minutes.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes and experimenting with different pepper varieties for a personalized culinary adventure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg