The most epic, delicious, easy spicy garlic noodles recipe! The BEST spicy ramen noodles! These are my go-to on busy weekdays for lunch, or quick simple dinners. You’ll make a really flavor packed spicy garlic oil to pour all over your ramen noodles, toss with your protein of choice and enjoy! The taste and spice is just.. amazing!

Why I love these spicy noodles

What I absolutely love about this dish is that it is filled with flavor and comes together in no-time. The homemade spicy garlic oil is SO good over the ramen and I seriously dream of this meal!

Another reason why I absolutely LOVE this recipe is that it’s extremely forgiving, and so versatile. You can swap in your favorite sauces, toppings, vegetables and proteins. Mix and match with different flavors and textures. I think a thinly sliced cucumber on top of this dish would also be fantastic for some fresh topping and crunch!

This is another rendition off of my original ramen noodle stir fry which is just as epic – I probably make some variation of instant ramen noodles one a week, if not more. It’s quick during a busy weekday or when I’m craving something cozy, too! More details below on the more perfect spicy ramen!!

Key ingredients you need for your spicy garlic noodles recipe

• Ramen noodles/choice of noodles/instant ramen
• choice of protein
• Garlic cloves
• Shallot
• Green onions
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes): Although any chili will work here.
• Chili flakes: You can also sub here for more Gochugaru, or Sriracha as well or so so, the recipe is very forgiving!
• Sesame seeds
• Salt and sugar to taste
• Neutral oil (canola, vegetable, avocado): Any neutral oil will work here, we are using canola!
• Sesame oil: We’re using a regular sesame oil, but toasted works as well!
• Soy sauce: we are using low-sodium soy sauce here
• Rice vinegar: but another great vinegar here would be Chinese vinegar.

Instructions To Make These Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

Heat up your oil

In a small pot, heat up your oil. Once it’s heated through at a simmer, allow 2-3 minutes to allow to cool before adding over your mixture.

Make your spicy garlic mix

In the meantime, begin to make your spicy garlic mix. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, shallot, green onions, gochugaru, chili flakes, sesame seeds, salt and sugar together. Set aside.

Pour on your oil

When the oil is hot but not boiling, add it over your spicy garlic mix. (By not adding it over with boiling oil, this helps so it doesn’t burn). It should sizzle!

Finish the sauce

Toss in sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix well and set aside. Now you have your hot oil, ready!

Cook your protein and noodles of choice

In a skillet, heat up and cook your desired protein – we are using plant-based chicken here! And in a large pot of water, begin to boil water and add in your ramen on medium-high heat.

Assemble!

When your ramen noodles are done, (drain) your chicken is crispy and finished through, toss both your ramen and chicken over the sauce. You can alternatively slice or cube your chicken before you toss it in as well! Mix well until all combined, top with sesame seeds, green onions and serve.

Tips, Tricks and Substitutions

What can I add to this for protein, or vegetables I can add?

Honestly, anything you have on hand! Ingredients and veggies like cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli will all work wonderfully! (Even a soft boiled egg would be great!)

Other fantastic proteins to add in are crispy tofu, shrimp, pork, chicken and even shredded beef would be awesome.

Do you have any other favorite additions to add in the sauce?

This is currently vegetarian/vegan but you can add more flavor to the sauce if you prefer by adding ingredients like fish sauce or oyster sauce!

What type of noodles can I use for this, if I can’t access ramen?

Noodles like udon noodles, jumbo udon, soba, or any kind of rice noodles, wheat noodles, or any kind of ramen would work fantastic! You can purchase at your local Asian market and at most retailers, in addition to Amazon. There are tons to choose from!

Additionally, you can also make your own Taiwanese style hand-cut noodles!

What can I serve this dish with?

I like to serve these with a quick cucumber salad, or roasted veggies on the side! If you add in a protein and vegetables (i.e cabbage, mushroom, etc.), it can really serve as a whole dish.

Can I make this dish less spicy?

Yes, absolutely! You can remove some of the spice, or the spice all together and just make a garlic scallion oil to toss with your ramen! Although this would change the flavor profile of the dish, it will definitely be just as delicious. I would also recommend you try our ginger scallion noodles if you’re not into spice. With either options, I know you will love it!

More ramen recipes and noodles dishes to check out

• Gochujang Miso Ramen Noodles
• Chicken Tantanmen Ramen
• Ginger Scallion Chicken Ramen Noodles
• Sichuan Lamb Noodles

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