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Spicy noodles are a flavorful, mildly hot dish that can be enjoyed on their own or combined with your favorite meats and vegetables, stir-fry style. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be ready in less than 20 minutes.
Easy Spicy Noodles Recipe
This spicy noodle recipe is easy to customize with different veggies or toppings, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. By switching up the flavors each time, it is always fresh and exciting. I love preparing a large batch for dinner parties and serving it with small bowls of cooked proteins so guests can mix and match to create their perfect meal.
How Hot are Spicy Noodles?
This recipe can easily be adjusted, so if you don’t like a lot of spice, just stick to 2 tablespoons of sriracha. If you prefer more heat, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of sriracha or even a pinch of chili powder or red pepper flakes to the sauce. It is really a personal taste preference!
The first time you try this recipe, I do recommend starting out with 2 tablespoons of sriracha and then adding more once you’ve tasted the sauce mixture.
Looking for more one pan meals? Try this easy Cowboy Chicken, or this Rasta Pasta recipe.
Ingredients You Will Need
- lo mein or egg noodles- Soft and chewy noodles are perfect as the base of this recipe. They easily absorb the flavors of the sauce too.
- sesame oil- Nutty oil that will sauté ingredients in this recipe, but will also add to the flavor.
- garlic, minced- adds extra flavor to the noodles. can also use garlic powder.
- ginger, minced- adds a slightly spicy flavor to the sauce, without overpowering the entire recipe.
- soy sauce- adds moisture to the sauce, but can also add a salty flavor. Use low sodium soy sauce if watching salt intake.
- sriracha sauce- spicy and slightly hot sauce, that adds heat to the noodles.
- rice vinegar- adds a tangy flavor, balancing the flavors.
- Green Onions: Fresh and crisp, green onions add color and a slight crunch to the noodles.
Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, additional green onion
How to Make Spicy Noodles
Step 1: Prepare the noodles by cooking them according to the package instructions. Drain and then set them aside.
Step 2: Slowly warm the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over low to medium heat. Add in the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic and ginger. Stir together for 2-3 minutes, until it is blended and warm.
Step 3: Add the sauce to the noodles, then toss together, coating the noodles. If using green onions, sprinkle them over the top of the noodles.
Step 4: Allow the noodles to continue to sit in the pan or wok until they are warm, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve immediately and garnish with more green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips for Making the Best Spicy Noodles
- Balance the Flavors: Adding a teaspoon of sugar or honey can add just a little bit of sweetness to your noodles, or add a pinch of red chili flakes if you need to add more heat.
- Choose the Right Noodles: Use noodles like egg noodles, ramen, rice noodles, or udon, for the best texture. Cook them al dente to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t Overcook the Noodles: Boil them just to al dente so they aren’t soggy when added to the sauce.
- Meal Prep: Make a large batch and then divide into meal prep bowls and have meals for the week ready to go!
Spicy Noodle Variations
- Add Crunch: If you are looking for more crunch in your spicy noodles, try adding veggies like thinly sliced carrots, broccoli, snap peas, green beans, cabbage, chopped peanuts, or sliced mushrooms. The options are endless!
- Make it Meaty: Add protein to your spicy noodles with chopped or sliced meat of your choice, such as steak, chicken, egg, shrimp, or even tofu.
FAQ’S
There are so many other choices! The sauce is really good with ramen noodles, chow mein, udon noodles, rice noodles, etc. Honestly, I usually grab what is on sale at the time!
Let noodles cool before storing, then transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days before discarding.
I recommend reheating them on the stove in a skillet over medium heat until the noodles have been warmed thoroughly. You can also microwave the noodles for 30 seconds, then mix and continue microwaving for an additional 30-45 seconds, depending on how much you are warming up.
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Spicy Noodles
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 10 ounces lo mein noodles, or 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, add 1-2 more Tablespoons for more heat
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, additional green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles by cooking them according to the package instructions. Drain and then set them aside.
- Slowly warm the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over low to medium heat. Add in the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic and ginger. Stir together for 2-3 minutes, until it is blended and warm.
- Add the sauce to the noodles, then toss together, coating the noodles. If using green onions, sprinkle them over the top of the noodles.
- Allow the noodles to continue to sit in the pan or wok until they are warm, about 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately and garnish with more green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
