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Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles Recipe

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These spicy chili garlic noodles are a quick and flavorful gluten-free and vegan dish ready in about 20 minutes. Featuring wide rice noodles tossed in a savory, tangy, and spicy sauce made from garlic, shallots, ginger, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sriracha, this recipe is easily customizable with stir-fried veggies or your choice of protein for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 8 ounces wide rice noodles

Sauce and Aromatics

  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions/green onions (white parts only, reserved 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 (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same or a separate pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and minced garlic, sautéing until browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Ginger and Scallions: Stir in the white parts of the scallions and freshly grated ginger. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Add the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil to the pot. Whisk together thoroughly. Begin with the lower amounts of sriracha and chili sauce, adjusting later to taste.
  5. Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pot, tossing well to coat all noodles evenly with the sauce. Allow the noodles to simmer gently for a few minutes to absorb the rich flavors.
  6. Add Optional Veggies: Optionally, stir in diced roasted red peppers or any other sautéed vegetables like bok choy, carrots, or cabbage along with your choice of protein such as chicken or tofu for added texture and nutrition.
  7. Adjust Flavors: Taste the noodles and adjust the spiciness by adding more sriracha or red pepper flakes if desired. Remember that spice intensifies over bites.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Serve the spicy chili garlic noodles hot, garnished with the reserved green parts of the scallions and additional red chili flakes for extra heat if preferred. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute the canned roasted red peppers with fresh red bell pepper sautéed before adding to the noodles for a fresher taste.
  • To control the spice level, start with less sriracha and chili garlic sauce, adding more gradually to suit your taste.
  • If using regular soy sauce instead of low sodium, reduce the initial amount to avoid overly salty noodles; start with about 2 tablespoons and adjust from there.

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