Chilli Oil Noodles
Chilli Oil Noodles feature udon noodles tossed in a flavorful mixture of sautéed shallots, garlic, and spicy chilli oil, balanced with soy sauce and honey. The dish combines a chewy noodle texture with the heat and fragrance from the chilli oil and sesame oil. Garnished with sesame seeds, spring onions, and cilantro, it delivers fresh, crunchy, and aromatic contrast to the warm noodles.
Ingredients
- 300 g udon noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 4 tablespoon Chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 spring onions sliced, aka scallions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 5 g cilantro finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Put 300 g Udon noodles into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon Sesame oil in a pan over a low heat and add 1 Shallot. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add 2 Garlic cloves and 4 tablespoon Chilli oil. Mix well and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Once cooked, transfer the shallot mixture to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon Soy sauce and 1 teaspoon Honey. Mix well.
- Drain the noodles and add the shallot mixture. Mix well to coat all of the noodles.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds, 2 Spring onions (Scallions) and 5 g Fresh coriander (cilantro).
Notes
- Adjust soy sauce amount at serving time to taste for more depth of flavor.
- Cook noodles according to their specific package instructions as times may vary.
- Fresh grated ginger can be added for additional aroma and flavor complexity.
- If adding meat, factor in extra cooking time to ensure it is properly cooked before combining.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.