Chilli Garlic Lime Noodles
Chilli Garlic Lime Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, of choice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus more for tossing
For the Sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoons chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cook your noodles of choice according to package directions until just shy of al dente. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes depending on the noodle type.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Drain the cooked noodles, reserving about 1 cup of the noodle cooking water. Toss the drained noodles with a splash of sesame oil (about 1 teaspoon) to prevent them from clumping together.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and chilli flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chilli oil, and hot sauce. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar (or to taste) to balance the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce seems too thick or the noodles are too dry, add a splash (1-2 tablespoons at a time) of the reserved noodle cooking water until the desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and toss again.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fresh basil (if using), and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chilli Garlic Lime Noodles
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, of choice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus more for tossing
For the Sauce
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoons chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cook your noodles of choice according to package directions until just shy of al dente. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes depending on the noodle type.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Drain the cooked noodles, reserving about 1 cup of the noodle cooking water. Toss the drained noodles with a splash of sesame oil (about 1 teaspoon) to prevent them from clumping together.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the minced garlic and chilli flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, chilli oil, and hot sauce. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar (or to taste) to balance the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce seems too thick or the noodles are too dry, add a splash (1-2 tablespoons at a time) of the reserved noodle cooking water until the desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and toss again.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fresh basil (if using), and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min