5 Minute Spicy, Garlicky Sichuan Pepper and Crispy Chili Noodles

5 Minute Spicy, Garlicky Sichuan Pepper and Crispy Chili Noodles

Fresh ramen noodles are tossed in a fiery red chili sauce made of Sichuan peppercorns, crispy garlic chili oil and spicy Thai chili flakes. It only takes about 5 minutes to put together but it takes only a minute to devour.

5 Minute Spicy Garlicky Sichuan Pepper & Crispy Chili Noodles

• Serving: 1 to 2 people

Ingredients:

Noodles

• 1 10 ounce box of fresh ramen noodles

For Garlicky Sichuan Chili Sauce

• 1 tablespoon of Sichuan Pepper Chili Oil

• ¼ teaspoon Hot Chili Oil (add more to make spicier noodles)

• 1 ½ teaspoon Crispy Garlic Chili Oil

• 1 tablespoon Mushroom Soy Sauce

• ½ teaspoon Chinkiang Vinegar (Black Vinegar)

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• pinch of white sugar

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• Salt to taste

To Garnish

• ½ teaspoons white sesame seeds

• ¼ teaspoon Thai chili flakes (optional)

Method:

1. Boil 4 to 5 cups of water in a pot and add fresh ramen noodles. Let noodles cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are al dente.

   • Note: Easiest way to check doneness of noodle is to taste them while cooking!

2. Once noodles are done to your liking, drain and rinse them in cold water. Set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, combine Sichuan pepper oil, hot chili oil, crispy garlic chili oil, mushroom soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil on medium heat.

4. Stir sauce to combine and let it heat up, then add minced garlic, sugar and let garlic cook a bit.

5. After garlic has cooked for a minute and is no longer raw, taste sauce and add salt to taste.

6. Turn the heat off and toss the drained noodles into the sauce directly. Mix the noodles with the sauce so they are fully coated and are glossy.

7. Garnish with chili flakes and sesame seeds. Enjoy!