Description
Chili Garlic Udon Noodles are a delightful fusion of flavors that transport you straight to the heart of Asian cuisine. This quick and easy dish combines chewy udon noodles with a punchy garlic-chili oil sauce, creating an umami-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this aromatic bowl of comfort food that caters to spice lovers and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whether you’re enjoying it as-is or topping it off with a fried egg, these Chili Garlic Udon Noodles promise to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g udon noodles
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg (optional)
- Garnishes: sesame seeds, spring onion greens
Instructions
- Mince garlic and ginger; mix with chili oil, chili flakes, salt, and sesame seeds in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat granola/peanut oil in a saucepan until smoking; pour over the garlic mixture.
- Add soy sauce and dark rice vinegar; stir well.
- Boil udon noodles until soft; drain and mix with the sauce.
- Serve warm, topped with a fried egg and garnished with spring onion greens and black sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 186mg