Garlic Chili Oil Noodles with Cilantro
Easy, simple, and delicious, these Garlic Chili Oil Noodles come together in just 15 minutes! They're finished with a generous amount of chopped cilantro for a fresh and tasty meal!
Equipment
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- 4 oz (110gr) noodles of choice, we use wheat noodles (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled (or sub with ¼ teaspoon salt)
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari if gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger (optional)
- 1 green onion, thinly chopped
- 2 ½ tablespoons neutral oil (we use light-tasting olive oil)
- Juice of ½ lime
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the vegetables (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
- ½ medium red onion, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
Cook noodles
- Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Add ½ teaspoon salt and noodles and stir. Cook them according to packaging instructions. Then, drain and transfer to a plate. Add sesame oil and toss to coat. Set aside.
Chili oil
- To a medium bowl, add soy sauce, chili powder, bouillon cube, garlic, ginger (optional), and spring onion. Mix until a paste has formed. If it appears too dry, add a little bit more soy sauce (but don't overdo it).
- Add a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and heat until smoking hot. Once it starts to smoke, remove it from the heat and pour over the chili paste. Mix until well combined.
Vegetables
- Using the same skillet, add more oil if needed and cook the vegetables for 5-6 minutes, until lightly golden, but still crunchy.
Assembling
- Add the noodles to the skillet, alongside the chili oil, and toss until well coated. Remove from the heat if you haven't already. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve!
Notes
Storage
Fridge: Let leftovers cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container and cover with a lid. Save in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: This recipe is not freezer-friendly.
To reheat
Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, adding a little bit of oil or water if needed. Once warmed through, remove from the heat.
Microwave: Add noodles to a microwave-safe plate and cook for 1 minute or until warmed through.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal
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