Description
Spicy chili oil udon noodles deliver a quick Asian-inspired culinary adventure that dancers across your palate with bold, zesty flavors. Slurp-worthy noodles draped in fiery chili oil promise an instant comfort meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Vegetables:
- 1 cup assorted vegetables (bell peppers, carrots)
Instructions
- Boil udon noodles in salted water for 3-4 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking.
- Finely julienne selected vegetables into thin, uniform strips for quick and even cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of neutral cooking oil.
- Sauté finely minced garlic for 30 seconds until aromatic and golden, releasing its intense flavor.
- Introduce sliced vegetables to the pan, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until they become slightly tender but retain a crisp texture.
- Drizzle chili oil generously over the vegetables, ensuring each piece is coated with the spicy, rich sauce.
- Gently fold the cooked udon noodles into the vegetable mixture, tossing carefully to distribute the chili oil and prevent breaking the noodles.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the noodles to absorb the flavors and heat through completely.
- Transfer to serving plates, creating an appealing mound of glistening noodles and vegetables.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference to keep the dish exciting and adaptable.
- Use gluten-free udon noodles for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste and texture.
- Adjust chili oil quantity to control spice levels, catering to different heat tolerances and making the dish universally enjoyable.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and release aromatic oils, elevating the overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg