Garlic Chili Noodles
Garlic Chili Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, finely minced
- 1 pound noodles, such as spaghetti, linguine, or ramen
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup noodle water, reserved from cooking noodles
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions, but remove them about one minute before they reach al dente.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy noodle water. Drain the noodles and rinse them briefly under cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
While the noodles are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the finely minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of chili flakes to the hot oil. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the soy sauce, granulated sugar, and the reserved 1/2 cup of noodle water. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are thoroughly coated in the garlic chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Optionally garnish with additional chili flakes, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions before serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- 1 head garlic, finely minced
- 1 pound noodles, such as spaghetti, linguine, or ramen
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup noodle water, reserved from cooking noodles
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions, but remove them about one minute before they reach al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy noodle water. Drain the noodles and rinse them briefly under cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
While the noodles are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the finely minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of chili flakes to the hot oil. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the soy sauce, granulated sugar, and the reserved 1/2 cup of noodle water. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet with the sauce. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are thoroughly coated in the garlic chili sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Optionally garnish with additional chili flakes, sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions before serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min