Description
Easy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles are a delightful dish that brings bold flavors to your dinner table in just 25 minutes. This quick and simple recipe features tender ramen noodles tossed in a spicy, garlicky chili oil, enhanced by caramelized shallots and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, these noodles are easily customizable with your choice of proteins or vegetables. Whether enjoyed as a main course or side dish, this meal is sure to satisfy your cravings while being better than takeout.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 1 thinly sliced shallot
- 8–9 oz dried ramen noodles
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the canola oil, minced garlic, and sliced shallots over low heat. Simmer for about 5-6 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and the shallots are caramelized.
- Stir in grated ginger, chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and sesame oil; cook for an additional minute.
- Add rice vinegar and soy sauce; bring to a gentle simmer before removing from heat. Mix in sliced green onions.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Toss the hot noodles in the infused chili oil mixture until well-coated. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg