Spicy Noodles Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
192 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Noodles Recipe
Description
Spicy Noodles Recipe combines dried egg noodles tossed in a sauce composed primarily of spicy and savory ingredients like gochujang, sriracha, chili-garlic sauce, and chili crisp, balanced with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. The noodles are boiled until tender, stir-fried briefly with fresh chili peppers to soften them and add extra heat, then coated with the prepared sauce. The garnishes—such as chili crisp, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and green onions—brighten the dish with texture and fresh elements.
The noodles have a lively heat with complexity from the fermented and fresh chili components, balanced by the acidity of rice wine vinegar and richness from sesame oil. Stir-frying the chilies in oil before adding the noodles intensifies their flavor and aroma. This dish offers a mix of soft noodles with crunchy, spicy pepper bits and garnishes, making it interesting to eat.
Serving this dish on its own or with added vegetables and proteins allows flexibility. It can work well as a stand-alone spicy meal or as a component within a larger spread. The garnishes provide contrast and help customize the heat level to taste.
You can tailor the heat intensity by choosing your preferred chili peppers and adjusting sriracha and chili crisp quantities. This makes it suitable for various spice tolerance levels, from medium to very hot. The recipe’s straightforward method combines with a dynamic sauce to create flavorful spicy noodles from simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
SPICY NOODLES SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang I use HOT
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
FOR THE SPICY NOODLES
- 12 ounces egg noodles dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 chili peppers I’m using serrano and bird’s eye - use your favorites, spicy
FOR GARNISH
- chili flakes extra chili crisp, chopped herbs, chopped roasted peanuts, chopped green onion
- chili crisp
- fresh herbs
- roasted peanuts
- green onion
Instructions
- Whisk together the spicy noodles sauce ingredients and set the sauce aside.
- Boil the noodles in hot water per the packaging directions until done, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set into a lightly oiled bowl.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large pan and add the chili peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the noodles and stir fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in the spicy noodles sauce and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer to bowls. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Add vegetables or proteins such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp to make this dish more substantial.
- Adjust chili pepper types and amounts to control the heat level according to taste.
- Use fresh herbs and roasted peanuts for garnish to add texture and freshness just before serving.
- Stir the sauce well before mixing with noodles to ensure even coating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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