Chili Crisp Noodles
If you’re looking for a fast, flavorful, and satisfying noodle dish that hits all the right notes — spicy, savory, garlicky, and a touch sweet — then you’re going to love this Chili Crisp Noodles recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 oz long noodles ramen, spaghetti, or fettuccine – your choice!
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp chili crisp use your favorite brand or make your own
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic minced
- 1 green onion sliced
- Small bunch of cilantro finely chopped (chiffonade)
- Noodle cooking water a few tablespoons, reserved
Instructions
- 1. Cook the NoodlesCook your noodles according to the package directions. Drain them and save a little bit of that starchy cooking water — it’ll help loosen the sauce later.
- Mix the SauceIn a small bowl, combine:Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Rice vinegar, Brown sugar
- Sauté the AromaticsHeat a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chili crisp (oil and solids) to the hot pan — this is where all the rich, spicy flavor begins!Then stir in the:Let it sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.Minced garlicMinced ginger
- Build the FlavorToss in about one-third of your green onions and cilantro. Now, pour in your soy-vinegar-brown sugar mixture and stir well.
- Add the NoodlesDrop the cooked noodles into the pan. Toss everything together until the noodles are coated evenly with the sauce.If it looks a bit dry, splash in a little of the reserved noodle water to loosen things up.
- Garnish and ServePlate your noodles and top with the remaining fresh cilantro and green onions. That vibrant green pop takes it to the next level.