Miso Chili Oil Noodles
Miso Chili Oil Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound thick wheat noodles
- 8 cups water, for boiling noodles
For the Miso Chili Oil Sauce
- 1/4 cup miso paste, white or red
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chili oil, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 garlic, cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup noodle water, reserved from boiling noodles
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the thick wheat noodles and cook according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute from the recommended al dente time. This will ensure the noodles are slightly undercooked before adding them to the sauce.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Before draining the noodles, carefully scoop out 1/4 cup of the starchy noodle water and set it aside. Drain the remaining noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and granulated sugar. Grate the garlic cloves and fresh ginger directly into the bowl. Add the reserved 1/4 cup of noodle water. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until the miso paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the prepared sauce into a large pan or wok and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the drained, slightly undercooked noodles to the simmering sauce in the pan. Toss the noodles continuously with tongs, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce and become sticky and glossy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Transfer the miso chili oil noodles to individual serving bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, an additional drizzle of chili oil (if desired for extra spice), and chopped scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, savory, and umami-rich flavors!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Noodles
- 1 pound thick wheat noodles
- 8 cups water, for boiling noodles
For the Miso Chili Oil Sauce
- 1/4 cup miso paste, white or red
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chili oil, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 garlic, cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup noodle water, reserved from boiling noodles
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the thick wheat noodles and cook according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute from the recommended al dente time. This will ensure the noodles are slightly undercooked before adding them to the sauce.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Before draining the noodles, carefully scoop out 1/4 cup of the starchy noodle water and set it aside. Drain the remaining noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and granulated sugar. Grate the garlic cloves and fresh ginger directly into the bowl. Add the reserved 1/4 cup of noodle water. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until the miso paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the prepared sauce into a large pan or wok and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the drained, slightly undercooked noodles to the simmering sauce in the pan. Toss the noodles continuously with tongs, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce and become sticky and glossy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Transfer the miso chili oil noodles to individual serving bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, an additional drizzle of chili oil (if desired for extra spice), and chopped scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, savory, and umami-rich flavors!
⏱️ 2 min