Chili Garlic Noodles

Simple Chili Garlic Noodles are easy to put together for a quick weeknight meal. Lots of flavors, lot of veggies and lots of garlic, these are also vegan!

📝 Ingredients

• 400 grams noodles (I use thin noodles)
• 2 tablespoons oil (30 ml, I used avocado oil)
• 2 tablespoons grated garlic
• 1 large red onion (sliced thin)
• 1 jalapeño (chopped or use 2 green chilies)
• 1 medium red pepper (sliced thin)
• 1 medium green pepper (sliced thin)
• 2 medium carrots (sliced thin)
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce (60 ml)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (15 ml, I used sambal oelek)
• 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar (22 ml)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
• green onions (chopped, to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Chop everything before you start. Since we are going to cook on high heat, it's important to have everything ready to go.Boil noodles according to instructions on the package. I was supposed to boil mine for 3 to 4 minutes only. Once boiled, drain the noodles using a colander and then toss the noodles with 1/2 tablespoon oil so that they don't stick. Set aside.
2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the grated garlic and saute for 30 seconds or so on high heat until it starts changing color.
3. 3Then add the sliced onion and jalapeño (or use green chilies) and toss to combine. Cook for around 1-2 minutes stirring often.
4. 4Then add the sliced red pepper and carrots. Mix to combine and cook for 2 more minutes on high heat.
5. 5Lower the heat and push veggies to the side. Then add the soy sauce, hot sauce (like sambal oelek), rice vinegar, sugar (optional), black pepper and salt. Mix well.
6. 6Stir in the boiled noodles and toss to combine the noodles with the sauce and the veggies. Use a fork and a spoon or a pair of tongs to mix everything together. Cook for another minute or so.
7. 7Add toasted sesame oil and mix. Turn off heat and garnish with green onions. Serve warm with chilli paneer or gobi manchurian.