Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

                   

Chilli Garlic Noodles is a soulful treat for all the noodle lovers, especially on weekends. Loaded with colorful vegetables and bold flavors coming from chilly and garlic, this simple vegetarian Asian noodle dish comes together in no time. Best part is that it is a hit with both kids and adults. The recipe is vegan and easy to follow. This Chili Garlic Noodles serves as a lip-smacking starter and doesn't require any accompaniment. For me, it is a wholesome meal by itself. 

                   

What goes into my version of Chili Garlic Noodles? The Ingredients:

This Asian Chili Garlic Noodles recipe is very simple and does not call for any fancy ingredient. 

• Vegetables: I add lots of colored vegetables to my noodles which not only makes the dish nutritious and wholesome but also uplifts my mood. I have used colored bell pepper, carrot, onion, broccoli and spring onion. Do not overcook the veggies. They should retain crunch.
• Garlic: Use good quality garlic and do not cut down the amount , if looking for a garlicky flavor.
• Chilies: I have used chili flakes, chopped red chilies and little chili sauce. If you can tolerate more spice, i would suggest you making a chili paste by soaking dry red chilies in hot water and then grinding it to a puree. I did not make that way, as i intended to serve it to my little one. 
• Noodles: I have used Hakka Noodles. You may use quinoa noodles, rice noodles, millet noodles or any other noodles of your choice.
• Oil: For best taste use sesame oil or groundnut oil. However you may use any other refined oil if you do not have it.
• Sesame seeds: I have topped the noodles with toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes just before serving.
• Soy Sauce and Vinegar: Soy sauce and rice vinegar add a tangy taste to the noodles which compliments very well with the spicy flavors.
• Sugar: I add a small amount of sugar which balance the spicy and tangy flavors of this noodles.
• Salt to taste.

                   

Dietary Tips:

• Vegetarian starter
• Indo-Chinese 
• Lip-smacking
• Healthy meal
• Vegan
• Kid Friendly
• Easy to make

                   

Related Event: Noodle Doodle @Foodie Monday Blog Hop

This Chili Garlic noodles recipe is featured in the Foodie Monday Blog Hop, a Facebook gourmet group, where a bunch of passionate food bloggers share their culinary delights every Monday depending upon a pre-determined theme. Preethi di was our hostess for the week on this group and she proposed Asian Noodles as the theme for the 292nd week. Do check out her space for some amazing and easy-to-do recipes from around the globe. Her Longevity Noodles that are made specially for the Lunar New Year are on my to-do list.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 300 grams / 2 packets Hakka Noodles
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion sliced
• 1/4 cup broccoli florets
• 1 small carrot, cut into matchstick strips
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped lengthwise
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped lengthwise
• 1 red chili, slit or chopped
• 1-2 spring onions , chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnishing
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste

                              

Method:

1. Cook the noodles in enough boiling water with salt as per the instructions given on the packet.
2. Drain and run cold water over the noodles. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoon oil over the noodles and toss them so that they do not stick to each other.
3. Keep all the veggies and sauces ready.
4. Heat remaining oil in a large wok. Add minced garlic and saute for around a minute on low to medium flame. If you wish to give the burnt garlic flavor, allow the garlic to become golden brown. Next, tip in the slit or chopped ed chili and fry for few second. 
5. Add sliced onions and spring onion whites and saute for around a minute on high flame.
6. Next, add the chopped carrot, bell pepper and broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes on medium to high flame. Now, lower the flame and push the veggies at one side. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, salt, sugar and crushed black pepper. Give it a good mix and toss the veggies in this sauce.
7. Now add the cooked noodles in batches and toss well with the veggies. Stir-fry for 2 minutes and put off the flame. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, spring onion green and chili flakes and serve immediately.
8. Enjoy the flavorful chili garlic noodles with your loved ones!

Recipe Notes:

• You can make this chili garlic noodles with Hakka noodles, millet noodles, quinoa noodles or rice noodles. Just make sure to cook the noodles to al dente. Overcooking the noodles will spoil the dish.
• Use any colorful vegetable of your choice to make the dish appealing and nutritious.
• Cut the veggies into thin and similar size pieces as we stir fry them over high heat. Also do not over cook the veggies. The veggies should retain their crunch.
• You can adjust the spice levels as per your taste and tolerance. If you can tolerate more spice, i would suggest you making a chili paste by soaking dry red chilies in hot water and then grinding it to a puree. Add the chili puree while stir frying the veggies with other sauces.
• Use sesame oil or groundnut oil for best results. However you may use any other refined oil too.
• Keep the veggies and sauces ready before you start stir frying process. 
• Serve the noodles immediately as they tend to dry up if kept for long time. In case you want to serve it after a while, you may add little stock in which noodles were cooked and cover the noodles, so they remain moist and soft.

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