Spicy Garlic Noodles with Crispy Shallots
A bowl of spicy, salty, garlicky noodles with crispy shallots, herbs and chilies.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup of a neutral oil (such as vegetable, peanut or canola)
- 6-8 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 2 tablespoons of garlic chili oil or gochujang
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup of soy sauce
- 8 ounces of broad rice noodles or pasta
- green onions, finely chopped (garnish)
- sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of broad rice noodles or pasta according to the manufacturers instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of garlic chili sauce or gochujang, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro and 1/3 cup of soy sauce and set aside for now
- While the noodles are cooking, combine 1 cup of a neutral oil with 6-8 finely minced cloves of garlic and 2 finely chopped shallots in a skillet and place over medium heat
- Cook the shallots and garlic until golden brown and crisp
- Add 1 tablespoon of finely minced ginger and 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds and cook for about 60 seconds, stirring consistently
- Pour the hot oil over the bowl with green onions and cilantro and stir to combine
- Drain the noodles and add them to the hot oil mixture
- Toss to combine
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds