Aromatic Garlic Chilli Noodles with Soy and Vinegar Recipe
Aromatic Garlic Chilli Noodles infused with a bold blend of soy sauces, black vinegar, and Korean chilli flakes, sautéed with fresh garlic and scallions for a quick, flavorful Asian-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 11 oz dried ribbon noodles (300g)
Sauce
- 1½ tbsp cooking oil (e.g., grapeseed oil)
- ½ cup scallions (white part), thinly sliced
- 1½ tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tbsp Korean chilli powder/flakes (e.g., Gochugaru)
Garnish
- ¼ cup scallions (green part), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Extra chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a small frying pan over very low heat and add cooking oil, white parts of scallions, and minced garlic. Sauté gently for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release the aromatic flavors.
- Prepare Sauce: To the sautéed aromatics, add vegetable broth, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and Korean chilli flakes. Increase heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
- Cook Noodles: Boil a pot of water and cook the dried ribbon noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly to remove excess water.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the drained noodles to the pan with the garlic chilli sauce. Toss well to coat all noodles evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving plates and garnish with the green parts of scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and additional chilli flakes if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and scallions for the best flavor impact.
- Wide, flat ribbon noodles absorb sauce better but feel free to substitute with ramen, udon, or rice noodles according to preference.
- Adjust the quantity of Korean chilli powder/flakes to control spiciness.
- For a heartier meal, add toppings like steamed vegetables, tofu, or boiled eggs.
- To enhance the dish visually and aromatically, finish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
Keywords: Garlic Chilli Noodles, Asian noodles, spicy noodles, soy sauce noodles, quick weeknight dinner, vegetarian noodles, Korean chilli noodles
