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Garlic chili oil noodles is a spicy Asian noodle recipe that needs just a handful of basic ingredients and gets ready in less than 30 minutes. If you like spicy food then you will definitely love these hot garlic noodles.
I love simple dishes that have just one or two prominent flavors like today's recipe- Easy chili garlic noodles.
It is garlicky with a kick of hot chili peppers. If you love garlic and spicy food too then you will definitely love these spicy Asian noodles.
Also, this dish gets ready in less than 30 minutes so you can easily make it even on busy days.
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- What goes in garlic chili oil noodles?
- How to make (step-by-step instructions)?
- How to serve these garlic noodles?
- How to store?
- Recipe tips and tricks
- Frequently asked questions
- More quick and easy noodle recipes
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What goes in garlic chili oil noodles?
To make these spicy Asian noodles you will need just 9 ingredients which are shown below:
Ingredient notes
- Noodles: You can use any type of noodles to make this dish. You can also use spaghetti or instant ramen to make spicy garlic noodles.
- Chili oil. It not only adds heat but also gives a nice smoky flavor to the dish. You can use store-bought chili oil or make it at home. Making chili oil at home is very easy, you can try my easy homemade chili oil recipe if you have never made it before.
- Garlic: Garlic is one of the two most prominent flavors of this dish. Adjust the quantity to suit your taste.
- Vegan/ vegetarian oyster sauce: I am a vegetarian so I use oyster sauce that's made with oyster mushrooms. If you don't have any dietary preference then you can use regular oyster sauce too. You can also use any other Asian stir-fry sauce of your choice.
- Spring onion: I love adding spring onion to my Asian dishes. Bok choy can also be added to these Asian garlic noodles.
How to make (step-by-step instructions)?
Step 1: Cook noodles as per the instructions given on its packet.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix oyster mushroom sauce, chili oil, salt, sugar, and pepper. Keep it aside.
Step 3: Heat oil in a wok. Add crushed garlic and saute for about a minute or until the raw smell of garlic goes away.
Step 4: Add the chopped white part of the spring onion and saute for a few seconds.
Step 5: Add sauce mix.
Step 6: Cook for a few seconds.
Step 7: Add boiled noodles and chopped spring onion greens.
Step 8: Mix until the sauce gets evenly coated on the noodle strands. Stir fry on a high flame for 3-4 minutes.
Your Asian garlic chili oil noodles are ready to be enjoyed.
How to serve these garlic noodles?
This dish can be enjoyed by itself. However, if you want you can also pair it up with an Asian stir fry dish.
Some of the dishes that can be served with these garlic noodles are given below:
- Cauliflower manchurian
- Chili garlic tofu
- Broccoli in garlic sauce
- Asian style eggplant
- Chili baby corn
- Tofu broccoli in peanut sauce
How to store?
Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
To reheat, either microwave for a few minutes, stirring once in between.
Alternatively, transfer to a wok, sprinkle some water, cover the wok with a lid, and reheat on the stovetop on a medium flame. Keep checking and stirring in between until evenly heated.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Use a large wok to make this dish. Stirring the noodles will be more convenient in it.
- For more flavors, you can add vegetables like broccolini, green beans, carrots, and more greens to the dish.
- You can adjust the amount of chili oil depending on your heat preference.
- I love garlic so have added a lot of it. You can adjust the amount depending on your taste preference.
- I have not used soy sauce in this recipe but if you want you can skip the salt and add soy sauce.
- Both homemade and store-bought chili oil can be used in this dish.
Frequently asked questions
Can instant noodles be used to make this dish?
Yes, you can use instant noodles to make this dish.
Can rice noodles be used in this recipe?
Yes, you can.
More quick and easy noodle recipes
Looking for more easy noodle recipe ideas to try at home? Don't miss to check the following links:
- Mushroom noodles
- Peanut butter noodles
- Kung Pao noodles
- Veg Chow Mein
- Teriyaki noodles
- Quick vegetable ramen
- Thai curry noodles
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Recipe
Garlic chili oil noodles
Garlic chili oil noodles is a spicy Asian noodle recipe that needs just a handful of basic ingredients and gets ready in less than 30 minutes. If you like spicy food then you will definitely love these hot garlic noodles.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Indo-Chinese
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan
Equipment
Large wok
Ingredients
- 300 grams noodles
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4-5 stalks spring onion, chopped keep white and green part separated
- 3-4 tablespoons chili oil adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons oyster mushroom sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar regular white sugar or palm sugar can be used too
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon any neutral-flavored cooking oil
Instructions
Boil noodles as per the instructions given on its packet.
In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, chili oil, salt, sugar, and pepper. Keep the sauce mixture aside.
Heat oil in a large wok and add crushed garlic to it. Saute for about a minute or until its raw smell goes away. Add the chopped white part of spring onion and saute for a few seconds.
Add the sauce mix and cook for another few seconds.
Add boiled noodles and chopped spring onion greens. Mix until the sauce gets evenly coated on the noodle strands. Stir fry the noodles on a high flame for around 2-3 minutes.
Serve with your favorite Asian stir-fried dish.
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Notes
- Use a large wok to make this dish.
- Instead of vegan/ vegetarian oyster sauce, you can also use any other Asian stir-fry sauce of your choice.
- Adjust the quantity of chili oil depending on your heat tolerance level.
- You may drizzle some toasted sesame oil on top for a nutty flavor.
- I have not used soy sauce in this dish, if you want you can replace salt with soy sauce.
- You may also add some vegetables to this dish like broccolini, green beans, carrots, etc.
- More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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Theresa Forth What kind of noodles should I use?
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- Vandana Chauhan
Hi Theresa. You can use any type of wheat flour noodles preferably a thick variety.
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- Sapana Behl
Chilli garlic noodles is my favorite way o making noodles whenever I am out of groceries. The flavors of chili and garlic oil are definitely mind-blowing delicious.Reply
- Sapana
Those chilli garlic noodles looks lip smacking noodles. I love the flavors of garlic and chilli flakes together in noodles 🍝 and they make a wonderful lunch or dinner.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you Sapana.
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- Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
Noodles my most favourite at lunchtime, this easy and quick chilli garlic ones are my favourite too. Just want that bowl right now!!
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- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you 🙂
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- Seema Sriram
oooo, pass me that bowl, dear, I can finish it in two minutes. It looks so inviting and I just can't look past that image. I am sure to save this for Thursday nights as it is long day at work for me and coming home I just want to dig into something quickly.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thanks Seema 🙂
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- Poonam bachhav
Chili garlic noodles sound absolutely flavorful and irresistible ! I am definitely going to give it a try as my little one is crazy for noodles.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you Poonam 🙂
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- Uma Srinivas
Chili garlic noodles look amazing! My kids love noodles and I think this will be their next favorite 🙂Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thanks Uma. Hope they enjoy it :).
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- Rihana
Quick easy and delicious. I was going to skip the sugar but I am so glad that I didn’t! I added a little additional oyster sauce and some soy sauce (out of habit). Perfect recipe we will make this often. Thank you!Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Hi Rihana. Thanks for sharing the feedback. Glad to know that you enjoyed it 🙂
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- Mayuri Patel
Vandana, this easy chili garlic noodles must be so delicious. I've got some nice egg noodles and definitely going to try out your recipe. Sometimes, easy recipes like these are a boon especially for days when one doesn't want to cook anything elaborate.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thanks Mayuri. I agree such quick and easy recipes are a lifesaver on extremely busy days 🙂
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- Sandhya Ramakrishnan
We are all absolute noodle lovers in the house and I love this simple and easy recipe. So flavorful and just the way we like it.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you Sandhya 🙂
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- Lata Lala
A very simple and tasty Asian noodle recipe made with just a handful of basic ingredients that gets ready within 30 minutes is worth trying.
It looks super amazing and my noodle lover son will definitely love this.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you Lata 🙂
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- Bless my food by Payal
Garlic noodles are in my wishlist since long but seeing your recipe is insisting to go for it soon. I can feel the aroma of garlic on my tongue. Yum yum.Reply
- Vandana Chauhan
Thank you 🙂
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