Spicy Sichuan Garlic Noodles
Spicy Sichuan Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried noodles, such as ramen, lo mein, or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
For the Sichuan Garlic Sauce
- 1 head garlic, about 10-12 cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Sichuan chili flakes, or gochugaru for milder heat
- 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, for color
- 1/4 cup Chinkiang vinegar, Chinese black vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or other neutral oil
For Garnish
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dried noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the finely minced garlic, Sichuan chili flakes, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and granulated sugar. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke (about 350-375°F). Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and chili flake mixture in the large heatproof bowl. It should sizzle vigorously, releasing a fragrant aroma. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Add the whisked liquid sauce mixture from Step 3 to the hot oil and chili mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the drained noodles to the large bowl with the sauce. Toss vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated with the spicy garlic sauce. You can use tongs or your hands (with gloves) for best results.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Sichuan Garlic Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried noodles, such as ramen, lo mein, or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
For the Sichuan Garlic Sauce
- 1 head garlic, about 10-12 cloves, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons Sichuan chili flakes, or gochugaru for milder heat
- 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, for color
- 1/4 cup Chinkiang vinegar, Chinese black vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or other neutral oil
For Garnish
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dried noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the finely minced garlic, Sichuan chili flakes, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and granulated sugar. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke (about 350-375°F). Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and chili flake mixture in the large heatproof bowl. It should sizzle vigorously, releasing a fragrant aroma. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Add the whisked liquid sauce mixture from Step 3 to the hot oil and chili mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is uniform.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the drained noodles to the large bowl with the sauce. Toss vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated with the spicy garlic sauce. You can use tongs or your hands (with gloves) for best results.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min