Chili Garlic Noodles
Chili garlic noodles are a savory, spicy dish featuring tender noodles tossed in a bold sauce made with garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, and fragrant spices. It's a quick and flavorful meal with a perfect balance of heat and umami.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 1511kcal
Ingredients
Garlic Chili Oil
- 14 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 large shallots thin julienne
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 star anise pods
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoon tamari
- ½ tsp toasted sesame seed
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Noodles
- 14 oz rice noodles wide
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 oz basil
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- 3 stalks green onion thinly sliced
Optional
- 8 oz braised pork
- 2 sunny side up eggs
Instructions
Chili Oil
- Place garlic, shallots, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and olive oil into a medium sauté pan. Heat over medium heat stirring frequently until garlic and shallots become golden brown
- Remove from heat and add ginger paste, crushed red pepper, tamari, toasted sesame seeds, fennel seed and kosher salt. Mix well then allow oil to cool slightly before serving. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise pods
Noodles
- Cook rice noodles according to package directions
- Heat chili oil over low-medium heat in a large skillet. Add ginger and fish sauce then continue cooking 20 additional seconds
- Add rice noodles and basil to pan and toss to coat
- Serve rice noodles in a bowl or plate topped with black sesame seeds, toasted sesame seed and green onion
- Top with braised pork and/or sunny side up egg if desired (optional)
Notes
Fully cooled oil can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Garlic and shallot should become golden brown, but watch closely not to burn. Remove from heat when golden brown color occurs.
Use oil along with bits and pieces of garlic and shallot when serving.
Remove or set aside cinnamon sticks and star anise pods.
Do not overcook rice noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 1511kcal | Carbohydrates: 187g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 56g | Sodium: 2504mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2573IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 6mg
