Chili Garlic Noodles

Our Chili Garlic Noodles use only five simple ingredients and bring dinner to your table in 20 minutes or less. We stir-fry brown rice ramen noodles with chili paste, LOTS of garlic, soy sauce, and plenty of scallions. What results is a simple Asian noodle packed with spice and flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword asian noodles, chili garlic noodles, garlic noodles, spicy asian noodles

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 675kcal

Author Nicole

Cost $12

Equipment

Wok or large skillet
Shallow pot

Ingredients

10 oz brown rice ramen noodles or regular ramen noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
6 large garlic cloves, sliced or minced
6 scallions, sliced thin on a bias (Optional)
2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp sambal oelek
1/4 cup starchy pasta water

Instructions

Fill a shallow skillet with high sides with water. Brign to a boil. Add the ramen noodles. Cook according to the package. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water.
Heat a large skillet to a medium heat. Add oil. Add garlic and the whites of the scallion if using. Saute until the garlic softens, about 2-3 minutes. DO NOT LET THE GARLIC BROWN!
Whisk soy sauce, chili paste, and pasta water togethe in a small bowl. Add the noodles to the garlic. Toss to combine. Add the chili paste mixture to the noodles. Toss to combine. Add the tops of the green onion. Toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more chili paste or pasta water if necessary.

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