Spicy Szechuan Noodles are a bold and flavorful dish featuring chewy noodles coated in a savory, spicy, and slightly tangy sauce with garlic, ginger, and chili crisp. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, these noodles make a satisfying lunch or dinner with takeout-style flavor.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
12 ounces noodles (lo mein, wheat noodles, or spaghetti)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to package instructions until tender.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chili crisp, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the sauce mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked noodles and toss well to coat evenly.
If needed, add a little reserved noodle water to loosen the sauce.
Continue tossing for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are heated through.
Remove from the heat.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Add chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, or tofu for extra protein.
Increase chili oil or red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Broccoli, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, and snap peas make great additions.
Use gluten-free noodles and soy sauce for a gluten-free adaptation.
