Chili Garlic Noodles (Spicy, Quick, Vegan)
Chili Garlic Noodles are flavored with lots of burnt garlic, scallions, cilantro, and Momofuku's chili oil. This dish comes together in less than 30 minutes with only 10 minutes of total cooking time. These noodles are also gluten-free and vegan!
Servings: 3 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ounces ramen noodles, 4 packets I like Lotus Foods Millet Brown Rice Noodles
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup garlic, sliced about 13-14 cloves
- 1/2 cup scallions
- 2 tbsp tamari I like Sanj brand, gluten-free
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce I like Sanj brand, gluten-free
- 1 tbsp chili vinegar or rice wine vinegar I like Ching's
- 2 tbsp chili oil crunch I like Momofuku's
- add noodles
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup green scallions
- 1 tbsp chili oil crunch optional, for more spice
- pinch of salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Boil Noodles - Heat a pot of water to boil the noodles. Follow the instructions on the package. I used Lotus Foodsl Brown Rice Ramen Noodles which I boiled for about 5 minutes. Taste to make sure it's done cooking. Drain noodles and run them under cold water to rinse the starch. Set aside.
- Cook Noodles - Heat a wok on medium heat. Once hot, add oil. Next, add sliced garlic and saute for a minute. You should be able to smell the garlic. Let the garlic slightly brown. Add 1/2 cup of scallions (including green & white parts). Cook for 30 seconds or so.
- Add Sauces - Lower the heat. Now add the tamari, hoisin sauce, and chili vinegar. Next, add chili crunch - start with 2 tablespoons. Make sure you add a good amount of crunch (not just chili oil). Stir for 45 seconds.
- Add Noodles - Next, add drained noodles and toss well.
- Add chopped cilantro and toss again. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of green scallions.
- Taste. Add a pinch of salt - you don't need too much since the sauces have enough sodium. Also, add another tablespoon of chili crunch if you'd like. Toss. Enjoy hot. Feel free to add a side of your favorite protein.
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Notes
This recipe was first published on March 5, 2021, and has been modified and updated since.
- for gluten-free noodles - this recipe is gluten-free, use Lotus Foods Millet & Brown Rice Ramen Noodles. This is what I used.
- for chili oil - use Momofuku's Chili Oil Crunch. An alternative would be Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch which is delicious too.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 4mg