Spicy Chilli Garlic Noodles
These spicy garlicky chilli oil noodles come together in just one bowl with a burst of deeply-savoury umami-rich flavours. They're perfect for when you need something quick (in under ten minutes!) and comforting yet thrilling too.
Ingredients
- 1 packet noodles or instant ramen
- 4-6 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2-3 tbsp spring onions (chopped) (+ more as required for garnish)
- 4-5 tbsp fresh herbs (basil and/ or coriander) (chopped)
- ¼ cup red peppers (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (+ more as required for garnish)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru/ red chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2-3 tbsp neutral-flavoured oil
Instructions
- Cook noodles until just shy of al dente (firm to the bite). Drain and set aside.
- To a large heat-proof bowl: add garlic, spring onions, basil, coriander, red peppers, sesame seeds, gochugaru, soy sauce, lime juice, oyster sauce
- Heat your oil till sizzling (a chopstick inserted in will bubble around the edges); and pour it over the chilli herb mixture
- Give it a good stir, then toss in the cooked noodles.
- Garnish with more spring onions, sliced cucumbers and sesame seeds and DIVE IN!
