Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring chewy udon noodles tossed in a spicy chili oil sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs of frozen udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (with sediment)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook the frozen udon noodles according to package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a heat-proof mixing bowl, add the garlic, green onion, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
- In a small pan, heat sesame oil until shimmering and pour it over the sauce mixture to sizzle the aromatics.
- Mix the cooked noodles into the sauce, tossing well to coat evenly.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and additional chili oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on your spice tolerance.
- Add vegetables like bok choy or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Top with a fried or soft-boiled egg for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg