Description
Aromatic Garlic Chilli Noodles is a flavorful and spicy Asian-inspired dish combining tender wheat noodles with a savory garlic-chilli sauce, stir-fried vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a quick, satisfying vegetarian main course that balances heat and umami with fresh textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Oils
- 200 grams dried wheat noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Sauce and Seasonings
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red chilli paste or chilli sauce, adjusted to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Vegetables and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil the dried wheat noodles according to the package instructions until they are just tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside to prevent overcooking.
- Heat oils and sauté garlic: In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Add the finely minced garlic and stir constantly to sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the thinly sliced onion, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still maintain a crisp texture.
- Add sauces and seasonings: Stir in the red chilli paste or chilli sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and optional chilli flakes. Mix well to create a glossy and flavorful sauce coating the vegetables.
- Toss noodles with sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the aromatic sauce and combined with the vegetables.
- Final seasoning and heat through: Season the noodles with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste. Continue to cook and toss the noodles for another 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the dish with finely chopped spring onions. Serve hot for a delicious, spicy, and aromatic noodle meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add fresh chopped green chillies or increase the chilli paste amount.
- You can include mushrooms, cabbage, or tofu to add more texture and protein to the dish.
- Use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the sugar level to balance the chili heat according to preference.
