Description
This Easy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a homemade chili oil infused with garlic, shallots, ginger, and Korean chili flakes. Tossed with tender ramen noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this quick and simple recipe delivers a delicious spicy kick that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chili Oil
- 1/2 cup Canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Garlic (minced fine)
- 1 Shallot (sliced thin)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes
- 1 tbsp Ginger (peeled and grated)
- 2 tsp White granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted, plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp Rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (reduced sodium)
- 1/4 cup Green onions (sliced, plus more for garnish)
Noodles
- 8–9 oz Dried ramen noodles
Instructions
- Infuse the Oil: In a medium saucepan, combine canola oil, minced garlic, and sliced shallots starting with a cold pan. Heat over low heat to gently infuse the oil, stirring occasionally. Simmer until the garlic turns light golden brown and the shallots begin to caramelize, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add Korean chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, white sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for an additional minute to combine flavors well.
- Finish the Chili Oil: Stir in rice vinegar and reduced sodium soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and then remove the pan from heat. Stir in the sliced green onions. Transfer the chili oil into a large serving bowl.
- Cook the Noodles: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the dried ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Toss and Serve: Add the hot cooked noodles to the bowl with the chili oil. Toss well to ensure the noodles are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt if needed. Garnish with additional thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Start with a cold pan to gradually infuse the oil with garlic and shallot flavors and prevent burning.
- Adjust chili flakes amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Use reduced sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Ensure noodles are hot when tossing with chili oil for better absorption of flavors.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute ramen noodles with gluten-free noodles and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: garlic chili oil noodles, spicy noodles, Korean noodles, ramen noodles recipe, easy Asian noodles, homemade chili oil
