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!
Ingredients
- 1 packet instant ramen noodles (I've used Nonshgim; you could use any noodles of choice)
- 2-4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp spring onion (green part) , diced
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-2 tsp finely-ground sichuan peppercorns (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp neutral flavoured oil
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar/ Chinese black vinegar (regular vinegar is fine too)
- hot sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook your instant ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain, reserving the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a a heat-proof bowl, mix together the garlic , spring onions, sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes and finely-ground Sichuan peppercorns
- Heat the oil and pour it over the garlic and spice mixture. Let it sizzle for a few minutes.
- Mix in the dark soy sauce, rice vinegar and chilli oil if using.
- Add the noodles along with a splash of the cooking water if required to loosen up the noodles.
- Serve hot, with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and spring onions on top.
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Notes
Feel free to also add in half of the seasoning packet into the chilli garlic sauce.