Quick & Easy Spicy Garlic Noodles Recipe
This Quick & Easy Spicy Garlic Noodles recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week. Featuring tender noodles tossed in a savory shiitake mushroom and garlic oil sauce with a spicy kick from chili flakes and optional chili oil, this dish is garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an added layer of texture and aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen; kaidong recommended)
- 3 tbsp shiitake mushroom oil (or sesame oil)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Chili oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup water (reserved from boiling noodles)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions until tender but firm. Drain well and set aside, reserving about half a cup of the cooking water.
- Sauté garlic: Heat the shiitake mushroom oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it.
- Make sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes into the pan with the garlic. Continue stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
- Toss noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the reserved noodle water, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss or stir vigorously to evenly coat the noodles with the flavorful sauce.
- Finish: Remove the pan from heat and garnish the noodles with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. For extra heat, drizzle chili oil over the top as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use kaidong noodles for the most authentic texture, but lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen work well too.
- Adjust chili flakes and chili oil according to your preferred spice level.
- Reserve some noodle cooking water to help the sauce coat the noodles smoothly.
- Feel free to add vegetables or proteins such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a more complete meal.
- Shiitake mushroom oil adds a unique, savory depth, but sesame oil is a fine substitute.
Keywords: spicy garlic noodles, shiitake mushroom oil noodles, quick noodle recipe, easy Asian noodles, garlic chili noodles
