Dinner

Chili Garlic Udon Noodles Recipe

ByRafael Mansero October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Introduction

Chili Garlic Udon Noodles offer a bold and fragrant flavor combination that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With aromatic garlic, spicy chili oil, and tender udon noodles, this dish is sure to awaken your taste buds.

A white bowl with blue patterns contains thick, brown noodles covered in a shiny sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and green spring onion slices. On top of the noodles rests a fried egg with a bright yellow, slightly runny yolk, and whites with a few crispy edges, garnished with black sesame seeds and more spring onion. Two dark wooden chopsticks rest across the bowl's edge. The bowl is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

300 g udon noodles
2 cloves garlic
1 thumb fresh ginger
Pinch salt
1 tbsp chili oil (see homemade Chinese chili oil)
1 tsp chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark rice vinegar
1 tbsp white sesame seeds
1 tbsp sliced spring onion greens (for garnish)
1 tsp black sesame seeds (for garnish)
4 tbsp granola or peanut oil
1 tsp pure sesame oil
1 egg

Instructions

Step 1: Finely mince the garlic and fresh ginger and place them into a heatproof bowl. Add chili oil, chili flakes, salt, and white sesame seeds to the bowl.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat the granola or peanut oil. Once the oil starts to smoke, remove it from the heat and carefully pour it over the ingredients in the bowl. This will release a wonderful fragrance.
Step 3: Stir in the soy sauce, dark rice vinegar, and pure sesame oil until the mixture is well combined.
Step 4: Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions until soft. Drain the noodles thoroughly and add them to the garlic chili oil sauce.
Step 5: Toss the noodles well to coat them evenly with the sauce. Fry the egg to your liking and garnish the noodles with the egg, sliced spring onion greens, and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use fresh udon noodles for the best texture, but frozen or dried noodles work well too.
Add a handful of fresh vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers for added crunch and nutrition.
If you prefer less heat, reduce the chili flakes or omit the chili oil altogether.
For a vegan version, skip the fried egg and add tofu or mushrooms instead.

Storage

Store any leftover noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat or microwave briefly, adding a splash of water or soy sauce to refresh the sauce. The fried egg is best enjoyed fresh and should be prepared separately when reheating.

How to Serve

The dish shows a white bowl with blue patterns filled with thick, glossy brown noodles mixed with green chopped scallions, topped by a sunny-side-up egg with a bright yellow yolk and white edges sprinkled with black sesame seeds; two dark brown chopsticks rest diagonally on the noodles. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dried udon noodles instead of fresh?

Yes, dried udon noodles work well. Just cook them according to the package instructions until soft before adding to the sauce.

Is this dish very spicy?

The spice level can be adjusted by reducing or omitting the chili flakes and chili oil. It’s easy to tailor the heat to your preference.

Rafael Mansero