Description
Spicy garlic chilli noodles bring explosive Asian street flavor to your kitchen. Quick weeknight comfort combines tender pasta with fiery chilli and aromatic garlic for a simple, satisfying meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz (300 g) dried ribbon noodles
- 1.5 tbsps cooking oil
- 1.5 tbsps minced garlic (or 4 cloves)
- 1 tbsp Korean chilli powder/flakes
- 0.5 cup scallion (white part), thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsps light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 0.25 cup scallion (green part), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat oil in a skillet over low flame, sauté white scallion segments and garlic until softened and fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Flavor Development: Pour vegetable broth into the skillet, integrating light and dark soy sauces, black vinegar, and Korean chilli powder. Simmer the sauce at medium-low heat for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in vigorously boiling water according to package instructions, ensuring perfect texture and doneness.
- Sauce Fusion: Drain noodles completely, then transfer them into the prepared spicy sauce. Toss thoroughly to guarantee each noodle strand is completely enveloped in the garlicky, robust seasoning.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with vibrant green scallion tops, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, and add optional chilli flakes for an extra kick. Serve hot, presenting a visually appealing and flavor-packed dish.
Notes
- Boost Aromatics Carefully: Sauté garlic and white scallion segments slowly over low heat to prevent burning, releasing deep, rich flavors without bitterness.
- Master Sauce Balance: Combine vegetable broth, soy sauces, black vinegar, and Korean chilli powder precisely to create a harmonious, complex flavor profile that elevates the noodles.
- Nail Noodle Texture: Follow package cooking instructions exactly to achieve perfect al dente consistency, ensuring noodles aren’t too soft or undercooked.
- Maximize Flavor Coating: Drain noodles thoroughly and toss vigorously in sauce to guarantee each strand gets maximum flavor coverage and glossy appearance.
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg