Description
A quick, flavorful, and spicy noodle dish made with chewy udon noodles tossed in a homemade chili oil sauce—perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs frozen or fresh udon noodles
- 2 tablespoons chili oil (with sediment)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 scallion, finely chopped (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. If using frozen, boil for 1-2 minutes until loosened. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chili oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sugar. Mix well to form the sauce.
- Add the hot drained noodles to the sauce and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity to your spice preference.
- You can add cooked protein like shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a fuller meal.
- Try adding a soft-boiled egg on top for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg