Description
Delectable chili garlic oil noodles showcase bold Chinese flavors with fiery heat and complex aromatics. Quick preparation delivers a satisfying meal packed with zesty ingredients that will excite your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 oz (170–227 g) knife-cut noodles
- 3 green onions, white and green parts separated
- 1.5–2 tbsps (22–30 mL) garlic, finely minced
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) parmesan, grated
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) neutral oil (vegetable, peanut, canola)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tbsp (7.5 mL) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) red pepper flakes, more to taste
- 1–2 tsps (5–10 mL) mild chili powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) light brown sugar, more to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Boil water and cook noodles to al dente perfection according to package instructions, ensuring optimal texture.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk together green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, chili powder, soy sauce, parmesan, brown sugar, and salt in a comprehensive mixing bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Oil Infusion: In a saucepan, heat sesame oil, cooking oil, and butter over medium-high temperature until the mixture becomes fragrant and shimmering.
- Flavor Melding: Remove hot oil from heat and pour dramatically over the prepared seasoning, allowing ingredients to merge and release intense aromatics.
- Final Assembly: Gently toss noodles with the spicy oil mixture, ensuring complete and even coating of each noodle strand with the zesty sauce.
- Presentation: Garnish with additional green onion slices, parmesan cheese sprinkle, and extra chili flakes for an enhanced flavor and heat profile.
- Serving: Present immediately while piping hot, capturing the dish’s dynamic and bold flavor characteristics.
Notes
- Perfect Noodle Texture: Cook pasta exactly per package instructions to achieve ideal al dente consistency, avoiding mushy or undercooked strands.
- Flavor Fusion Technique: Pour hot oil over seasonings while they’re sizzling to activate and intensify ingredient aromatics, creating a deeper taste profile.
- Balanced Seasoning Approach: Combine diverse ingredients like soy sauce, chili powder, and brown sugar to create a complex, multilayered flavor experience.
- Strategic Garnishing Method: Top dish with fresh green onions and extra cheese to add texture, brightness, and enhance overall taste presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg