Chili crisp noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
503 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chili crisp noodles
Description
This recipe prepares a lively bowl by blending sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and toasted sesame oil into a base sauce. Fresh green onions are added after heating the chili crisp with ginger and garlic in oil, creating a sizzling topping that combines heat and crisp textures. Fresh or instant noodles are cooked according to package instructions, then dragged directly from hot water into the sauce to coat them thoroughly, aided by some residual cooking water.
The dish showcases a combination of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors combined with fresh herbal notes from chopped coriander. The chili crisp oil provides a textured heat with chili bits, while the sesame paste adds rich nuttiness. Adjustments to spiciness can be made by varying the amount of chili crisp used, making it adaptable for personal taste preferences.
This noodle preparation is versatile with fresh or dried noodles and allows substitutions of some ingredients like tahini for sesame paste. It’s best enjoyed immediately to preserve the crisp chili bits and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste (Note 1 subs)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Note 2, light
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (Note 3)
- 1 tsp white sugar (or other sugar, or honey, maple)
- 2 tsp sesame oil , toasted (Note 4)
- 1/8 tsp+ kosher salt Note 5, cooking salt
- 2 heaped tbsp chili crisp Laoganma’s Spicy Chili Oil is my store-bought go-to, my personal favourite is Mrs C's Apprentice (Australia)(Note 6, contains oil and chili bits
- 1 tbsp ginger , finely minced*
- 1 tbsp garlic , finely minced*
- 1 green onion finely sliced (or 1/4 red onion finely sliced, stem
- 1/3 cup Coriander roughly chopped, or cilantro
Noodle options (Note 7):
- 140g/ 5oz (2 cakes) instant noodles or ramen noodles
- 250g/8oz fresh noodles (like hokkien, lo mein)
Instructions
- CHECK the spiciness of your chilli crisp - taste it!! Laoganma is not actually that spicy (most store bought brands I've used are similar) and the quantity used is based on that brand. If yours is very spicy, start with less and add more later.
- Base sauce - Mix the sesame oil, vinegar, soy, sugar, salt and sesame paste in a bowl. Top with green onion (don’t mix in).
- Sizzling chili crisp - Heat chilli crisp and oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, stir 30 seconds until golden and it smells amazing. Pour over green onion - enjoy the sizzle! Then mix.
- Toss - Cook noodles per packet directions. Drag the noodles straight from the saucepan into the bowl (extra water loosens the sauce). Toss. Use cooking water to loosen more if needed. Toss through coriander/cilantro.
- Adjust & finish - Taste. Add more salt if needed and more chilli crisp if desired (not all chilli crisp is the same saltiness / spiciness). Eat!
Notes
- Chinese sesame paste offers a more intense sesame flavor than tahini; use tahini or peanut butter with added sesame oil as substitutes.
- Use light soy sauce or a combination of all-purpose and dark soy sauce for desired color and saltiness.
- Rice vinegar can be replaced with apple cider or other clear vinegar types if needed.
- Toasted sesame oil provides deeper flavor; un-toasted oil can be used but with milder taste.
- Saltiness varies among chili crisp brands; adjust salt to taste accordingly.
- Adjust chili crisp quantity based on spiciness preference and brand heat level.
- Noodles can be instant, ramen, fresh hokkien, or lo mein depending on availability and texture preference.
- For best texture, toss noodles immediately after cooking and add cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503cal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Sodium | 2556mg | 107% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 194IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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