Description
Chili Garlic Udon Noodles are a quick and satisfying dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This recipe highlights the bold flavors of garlic and chili oil, creating a savory umami experience that can be enjoyed in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re craving a comforting meal or need something simple for lunch, these noodles deliver on flavor and convenience. Pair them with your favorite proteins or vegetables for a customizable feast that pleases every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g udon noodles
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp granola or peanut oil
- 1 egg (optional)
- sliced spring onion greens (for garnish)
- white sesame seeds (for garnish)
- black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mince garlic and ginger; combine in a heatproof bowl with chili oil, chili flakes, salt, and white sesame seeds.
- Heat granola or peanut oil in a small saucepan until smoking; carefully pour over the mixture.
- Stir in soy sauce, dark rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Boil udon noodles as per package instructions, then drain.
- Toss drained noodles with the garlic-chili mixture until well coated.
- Top with a fried egg and garnish with spring onions and black sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 186mg