Spicy Noodles
This spicy noodles recipe is quick, balanced, and customizable with five tasty variations, like spicy peanut or coconut curry. Learn how to layer flavors like chili oil, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar to build bold comfort in a bowl.
Equipment
- medium pot
- mixing bowl
- Wok or skillet
- Tongs or spatula
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (ramen, udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili oil (with flakes)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 egg (optional topping)
- Sesame seeds and scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil noodles until just tender. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of cooking water.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and scallions until fragrant.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce to the pan. Toss to coat evenly, adding noodle water if needed.
- Serve hot with optional egg, sesame seeds, and extra scallions. Enjoy!
Notes
Want to try different versions? Add creamy peanut butter for Thai-inspired flavor, or go bold with gochujang and fried garlic.
Pair with recipes like Spicy Garlic Shrimp Noodles, Spicy Sesame Ramen, or Creamy Miso Ramen for other cozy meals that use similar flavor layering techniques.
According to Healthline, chili peppers may even help relieve pain, bonus!
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg