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Chilli gqrlic noodles eaten with chopsticks

Delicious Chilli Garlic Noodles

Make this easy and delicious Chilli Garlic Noodles on a cold chilly afternoon. It is a must-try and the perfect comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Indian, Indian-Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pack Wheat noodles or gluten-free option
  • Water for boiling the noodles
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 8-10 Kashmiri dried red chilies
  • 3 tbsp Garlic (minced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger minced
  • 2-3 Green chillies sliced (optional)
  • 1 Carrot julienned
  • 2 cups Red green, and yellow bell peppers julienned
  • ½ cup Shredded cabbage
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Scallions sliced
  • 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
  • Fresh coriander leaves a handful
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp MSG optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil noodles according to instructions on the packet.
  • Once boiled, drain the water and rinse in cold water.
  • Drizzle oil to coat the noodles and to avoid sticking.
  • Set the noodles aside
  • Prep the Chilli Garlic paste by soaking the Kashmiri red chillies in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Let it cool and set aside.
  • Transfer to a blender with 2 garlic cloves and blend it into a fine paste.
  • Add some water to occassionally to get a paste like consistency. Keep aside.
  • Set a wok on medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is hot enough add minced garlic & ginger and saute for 1-2 minutes
  • Then, add the red chilli paste prepared before hand and cook until the oil separates
  • Now add the green chillies and chopped veggies while sauteing them continuously
  • Once the veggies have softened down a bit, add soy sauce & sugar.
  • Sauté on high flame for 1-2 minutes
  • Add MSG (if using) for a delicious umami flavour
  • Add boiled noodles, scallions, fresh choppped coriander and vinegar
  • Stir & toss well on high flame for a minute
  • Serve it hot in your favourite bowl
Keyword Chilli Garlic Noodles, Noodles, Spicy noodles
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