Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles featuring wide rice noodles tossed in a savory, garlicky, and spicy sauce made with shallots, garlic, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sriracha. This easy stir-fry style dish comes together in about 20 minutes and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or protein for a satisfying meal with a perfect balance of spice and umami.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces wide rice noodles
Sauce and Aromatics
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions/green onions (white parts only, green parts for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive or vegetable oil)
- 4-5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1-3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (can substitute coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
- Saute shallot and garlic: In a pot or large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and minced garlic, sautéing until they become browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add scallions and ginger: Add the white part of the scallions and the grated ginger to the pot and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop more aroma.
- Whisk sauce ingredients: In a bowl or directly in the pot, add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Whisk or stir together to combine. Start conservatively with the chili garlic sauce and sriracha, as you can always add more if desired.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the sauce in the pot. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the sauce. Allow the noodles to simmer together with the sauce for a few minutes so they can absorb the flavors fully. Optionally, stir in diced roasted red peppers or other sautéed vegetables of your choice.
- Taste and adjust spice level: Sample the noodles and adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha or red chili flakes if needed. Remember the heat builds up as you eat, so taste before adding additional spice.
- Add extra vegetables or protein (optional): Serve the noodles as is or add sautéed vegetables like bok choy, carrots, or cabbage, and protein options such as chicken or tofu to enhance the dish.
- Serve: Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and additional red chili flakes if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your spicy chili garlic noodles!
Notes
- Adjust chili garlic sauce and sriracha amounts gradually to match your spice tolerance.
- Wide rice noodles work best for texture, but any rice noodles are fine.
- Low sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness; adjust to taste.
- Try adding roasted or sautéed vegetables and proteins for a fuller meal.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water to loosen sauce.
