Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with these Easy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles, a dish that’s as simple to make as it is bursting with flavor. The rich, spicy chili oil infused with fragrant garlic and shallots coats perfectly cooked ramen noodles, resulting in an unforgettable meal that tantalizes your taste buds. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With just a few key ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll be able to create a comforting bowl of deliciousness that bridges traditional Asian flavors with modern convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup minced Garlic
- 1 Shallot, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp grated Ginger
- 2 tsp White granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp Rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced Green onions (plus more for garnish)
- 8–9 oz Dried ramen noodles
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the canola or vegetable oil, minced garlic, and sliced shallots. Stir gently for about 5–6 minutes until the garlic is light golden brown.
- Add grated ginger, Korean chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, white sugar, and sesame oil. Stir for one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in rice vinegar and reduced-sodium soy sauce; stir gently and bring to a simmer before removing from heat. Add sliced green onions and mix well.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook ramen noodles according to package instructions (about 3–5 minutes). Drain without rinsing.
- Toss the hot noodles with the chili oil mixture using tongs to coat evenly.
- Garnish with additional green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of noodles (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg