Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these spicy, garlicky, and flavorful Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy stir-fry noodle recipe requires only simple ingredients and tastes much better than takeout. It's a perfect quick, satisfying meal bursting with bold flavors.

Course Main Course, noodles

Cuisine Asian, Chinese, oriental

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 295.69kcal

Author Priya Lakshminarayan

Equipment

Ingredients

300 gms noodles or 2 packets
2 tablespoon sesame oil
15-20 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger paste
2 green chillies minced
2 tablespoon cilantro
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon crushed peanuts
1 bell pepper
⅓ cup frozen green peas
Salt

Instructions

To cook the noodles

Bring a pan of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook them al dente, following the instructions on the package.
Once they are cooked, strain them immediately. Rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the noodles and gently toss them to prevent sticking. This step is crucial, so don’t skip it!

To prepare the chili garlic noodles

In a wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high flame. Add minced garlic, green chilies, ginger paste, and cilantro. Sauté until the garlic turns light brown, releasing its aroma.
Stir in white sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cooking the red pepper flakes at this stage enhances their flavor and infuses the dish with a peppery aroma. Fry for an additional 30 seconds.
Add bell peppers and frozen green peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes on high flame, ensuring the veggies remain crisp and are not overcooked.
Add the cooked noodles and season with salt. Toss everything together until well combined.

Notes

If you’re making this for children or prefer a milder dish, skip the minced green chilies to tone down the heat. Don’t be afraid to add plenty of garlic—it’s the key ingredient that gives this dish its signature flavor. After adding the cooked noodles, simply toss them with the veggies. Avoid cooking them for too long to maintain the perfect texture.

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