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Sneha Paul

Chilli Garlic Noodles

Chilli garlic noodles is an Indo-Chinese dish flavoured with garlic and chillies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gm noodles
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1 tbsp chopped green chilli
  • 2 dried red chillies deseeded
  • 1 tsp chilli sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp sesame flavoured oil/ sesame oil
For the sesame flavoured oil:
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds

Method
 

To boil the noodles:
  1. In a pan add water, salt, and oil. Heat it on medium flame and then add the noodles.
  2. Boil it according to the instructions mentioned on the package. It should be al dente. Do not overcook.
  3. Drain it using a colander. Pour cold water over it to avoid overcooking. Pour a little oil on it and mix it well. This will prevent the noodles from sticking together.
To make sesame flavoured oil:
  1. In a small saucepan/tadka pan heat oil on low flame. Then add the sesame seeds.
  2. Fry till it is golden in colour. Remove from flame and strain out the seeds using a tea strainer. Keep this oil aside to cool down.
To make chilli garlic noodles:
  1. In a bowl add soy sauce, chilli sauce, vinegar, honey, and black pepper. Mix it well and keep it ready.
  2. Heat a wok on high flame. Add sesame flavoured oil and then pour deseeded dried red chillies. Fry for a minute and then remove the chillies.
  3. To the same wok add the chopped garlic. Cook till it is golden brown in colour.
  4. Add the chopped ginger. Cook till the raw smell disappears.
  5. Then add the chopped green chillies. Cook for a minute.
  6. Add the boiled noodles, toss well for a minute.
  7. Then pour the sauce mix and salt, toss again until well coated.
  8. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve.

Notes

  • You can add vegetables if you like.
  • Check the seasoning before you serve, if needed, add more salt and pepper.
  • You can also garnish with deep-fried green chillies, to make it spicier.
  • You can serve this with any Chinese gravy.