If there’s one thing this community is fiendish about, it’s noodles. From my viral ramen hacks on Instagram to sizzling hot oil noodles, brothy soups and fresh, cold noodle salads – a quick bowl of saucy, spicy, deeply savoury noodles has become our go-to comfort fix. Handy then, that I’ve compiled all our best noodle recipes in one place – with each recipe ready in anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, mostly built from pantry staples.
Whether you’re craving something creamy, fiery, brothy or fresh, scroll through the sections below to find your next favourite bowl. I’d definitely recommend bookmarking this page too, as new recipes will be added here as they arrive!
Best Noodle Recipes
Hot Oil Noodles
The simplest trick in the book: pour sizzling hot oil over garlic, chilli and aromatics and let it bloom into an instant, fragrant sauce. These bowls come together in minutes and taste like so much more than the sum of their parts.
Chilli Garlic Ramen Noodles
Stir up spicy chilli garlic noodles in less than ten minutes with your favourite instant noodles and a handful of staple Asian pantry ingredients!
Elevate your next ramyun fix with this quick, easy and intensely-flavoured spicy sauce spiked with Gochujang and a hot chilli-garlic oil. Don't skip the peanut butter, as it adds a subtle creaminess to offset the shades of heat.
A traditional Cantonese ginger scallion sauce is a starting point for a restorative chilli oil infused with a host of other condiments to coat your noodles with soul-stirring comfort. Miso is optional but highly recommended for the sweet-and-savoury kick of umami that it imparts!
Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy – these ten minute noodles are tossed in a fragrant chilli oil base. This quick and flavour-packed dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
This spicy glass noodle salad is a colourful riot of refreshing flavours and crunchy flavours, making for a refreshing yet substantive dish on a summer's day!
Vegetarian dan dan noodles with a crispy tofu crumble to swap out the meat. Ready in under 20 minutes, these saucy noodles are fiery yet creamy, tangy and nutty, with a tongue-tickling Sichuan peppercorn tingle.
For lazy days and restorative moments. These umami-rich broths come together fast, loaded with chilli oil and leafy greens, and make a comforting meal in a single bowl.
Firecracker Ramen
This fiery yet creamy noodle soup comes together with a burst of flavours that are spicy, savoury and rich in umami
Cosy, comforting, and endlessly adaptable — this noodle soup balances greens, veggies, and protein with a punchy, flavourful broth. Perfect for customizing with your favourite toppings!
The series that started it all. These recipes turn a humble packet of instant noodles into an intensely flavoured bowl, with gochujang, chilli garlic and a few pantry staples. Endlessly adaptable, so use whatever noodles you have.
Chilli Garlic Ramen Noodles
Stir up spicy chilli garlic noodles in less than ten minutes with your favourite instant noodles and a handful of staple Asian pantry ingredients!
Sweet, spicy and glossy too – these noodles come together in one pan with very little fuss. A great base recipe to bulk up with stir-fried veggies and protein.
Kung Pao Noodles
Part sweet, part spicy and so savoury – there's nothing quite like a bowl of these Kung Pao Noodles! Adjust this base recipe to your liking by tossing in stir-fried veggies and protein to bulk up this dish.
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