Spicy Chili Garlic Oil Noodles (Printable Version)

Quick, savory noodles with chili, garlic, and green onion in a fiery oil sauce. Rich flavor in just 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oils and Fats

01 - 8 ml sesame oil
02 - 45 ml neutral oil (vegetable, peanut, or canola)
03 - 28 g unsalted butter

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

04 - 3 green onions, white and green parts separated, finely sliced
05 - 15–20 g garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, plus extra to taste
07 - 2–4 g mild chili powder
08 - 9 g light brown sugar, plus extra to taste
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Umami and Cheeses

10 - 20 g parmesan, grated, plus extra for garnish
11 - 45 ml low sodium soy sauce

→ Noodles

12 - 170–225 g knife-cut noodles

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Boil knife-cut noodles per package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
02 - In a large heatproof bowl, combine sliced green onion whites, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, chili powder, soy sauce, grated parmesan, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
03 - In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the sesame oil, neutral oil, and unsalted butter together. Heat until the mixture is shimmering and sizzling.
04 - Carefully pour the hot oil and butter mixture over the prepared aromatics in the bowl. The mixture should bubble and release fragrance. Stir thoroughly to blend.
05 - Add the drained noodles to the aromatic sauce. Toss well to evenly coat. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice levels as desired.
06 - Garnish with reserved green onion tops, additional parmesan, and extra chili flakes if a spicier finish is desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Knife-cut noodles are available at most Asian supermarkets and yield superior texture for oil-based sauces.