EASY CHILI GARLIC NOODLES RECIPE

With it’s 20 minute prep time, this Easy Chili Garlic Noodles Recipe will become your new weeknight staple. They’re garlicky, spicy, and make a great last-minute meal or base for your noodle bowl.

Most noteworthy, chili garlic paste is spicy! Very spicy! I used this Sambal Oelek, but this brand is also widely available. I haven’t been able to find a ‘mild’ chili garlic paste.

When making this recipe, you may think there isn’t enough sauce for the amount of pasta. The sauce has strong flavors. I found it sufficient to flavor the pasta.

EASY CHILI GARLIC NOODLES RECIPE

Recommendations for a less spicy substitution

• Harissa chili paste. However, some reviews claim you won’t get the same depth of flavor with harissa. Still, others say it’s just as hot as chili garlic paste. I have not tried this recipe with harissa chili paste yet. I did find this brand if you want to go this route.
• Another option, you could make chili garlic paste from scratch and choose the pepper depending on the level of heat you want.
• Furthermore, you can also use half the amount of chili garlic paste in this recipe.
• I do not recommend hot sauce nor do I recommend ketchup for this recipe.

TIPS AND SUCH

• I also want to mention that Chili Garlic Sauce and Chili Garlic Paste are the same things. You may see them both ways in recipes.
• However, Chili Garlic Paste is different than Sriracha sauce.
• I used regular noodles, but you can use ramen, udon, rice, carb-free, whatever pasta you choose.
• As well, I used linguine pasta, but you can use spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair.
• I used three shallots or about 1/2 cup. Shallots have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor, but you can substitute yellow or Vidalia onions in the same amount in recipes.
• You can easily double or triple this recipe.
• Finally, you can add chicken. As well you could add broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, or peppers to these noodles. I would add two cups, but you can add as much as you want. If you add vegetables, saute’ them with the shallots.
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Pasta portion recommendations suggest 2 ounces of cooked pasta is enough for a first course or side. Whereas, 4 ounces of cooked pasta equals one entree serving or 2 cups cooked pasta. This recipe has 8 ounces or two entree servings. I find 2 cups of pasta to be a generous serving! 

Lastly, let’s discuss sesame oil. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and is popular in Asian cuisine. It has a nutty aroma and taste. Sesame oil is high in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is good for your heart.

Sesame oil is more expensive than other oils. However, it has a strong flavor and a little really does go a long way.

Store your sesame oil in a cool, dry area, away from sunlight or heat sources.

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