Sichuan Chili Noodles
Sichuan Chili Noodles
Ingredients
For the Chili Oil
- 1/2 cup red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks, about 2 inches long
- 3 star anise, pods
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 cup vegetable oil, heated to 350-375°F
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried wheat noodles, thin strands
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinkiang vinegar, (also known as Chenggang vinegar)
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chili oil, or more, from the prepared batch
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili oil: In a large heatproof mixing bowl, combine the red chili flakes, white sesame seeds, minced garlic, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. Ensure the bowl is large enough to contain the oil and prevent overflow when hot oil is added.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan until it reaches 350-375°F. A small piece of green onion or a wooden chopstick will bubble vigorously when dipped into the oil at the correct temperature.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture in the bowl. The mixture should bubble vigorously. Stir gently to ensure all spices are submerged. Let the chili oil cool slightly while you prepare the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the dried wheat noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 3-5 minutes for thin noodles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 5
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly using a colander.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Transfer the drained noodles to a large mixing bowl. Add the granulated sugar, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and sliced green onions. Add 1/4 cup of the freshly made chili oil (including some of the solids) to the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with tongs or chopsticks until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce. Taste and adjust chili oil, soy sauce, or vinegar to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the Sichuan Chili Noodles immediately in individual bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sichuan Chili Noodles
For the Chili Oil
- 1/2 cup red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks, about 2 inches long
- 3 star anise, pods
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 cup vegetable oil, heated to 350-375°F
For the Noodles
- 1 pound dried wheat noodles, thin strands
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinkiang vinegar, (also known as Chenggang vinegar)
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chili oil, or more, from the prepared batch
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili oil: In a large heatproof mixing bowl, combine the red chili flakes, white sesame seeds, minced garlic, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. Ensure the bowl is large enough to contain the oil and prevent overflow when hot oil is added.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan until it reaches 350-375°F. A small piece of green onion or a wooden chopstick will bubble vigorously when dipped into the oil at the correct temperature.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Carefully pour the hot oil over the spice mixture in the bowl. The mixture should bubble vigorously. Stir gently to ensure all spices are submerged. Let the chili oil cool slightly while you prepare the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the dried wheat noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 3-5 minutes for thin noodles.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 5
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly using a colander.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Transfer the drained noodles to a large mixing bowl. Add the granulated sugar, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and sliced green onions. Add 1/4 cup of the freshly made chili oil (including some of the solids) to the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with tongs or chopsticks until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce. Taste and adjust chili oil, soy sauce, or vinegar to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the Sichuan Chili Noodles immediately in individual bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired.