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Bowl of glossy garlic chili noodles garnished with sesame seeds, chili flakes, and sliced scallions.
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Garlic Chili Noodles

These Garlic Chili Noodles are chewy, slightly sweet, and spicy with the perfect kick of garlic! It's perfect as a side dish to a meal, or just by itself!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Noodles, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Taiwanese
Keyword: Asian Dinners, Chili Garlic Noodles, Chili Oil Noodles, Easy, Easy Asian Noodles, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Garlic Noodles, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Garlic Chili Noodles, Quick Recipes, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8 oz noodles of choice such as spaghetti ramen, or wheat noodles

Garlic Chili Sauce

  • 5 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp reserved noodle water

Optional Garnish

  • Chili flakes
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced scallions

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles until about one minute before al dente.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of noodle water before draining the noodles.
  • Add the minced garlic and chili flakes to a small amount of oil in a pan and cook until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, and reserved noodle water. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Add the drained noodles to the pan. Toss continuously until the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
  • Transfer the noodles to a bowl and optionally garnish with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and scallions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g