Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles
Savory and spicy chili garlic noodles made with ground pork, bok choy, and a bold gochugaru-based sauce - fast, flavorful comfort food done right.
Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet – For stir-frying aromatics, meat, and noodles.
- medium pot – To boil noodles and blanch vegetables.
- Knife and Cutting Board: – For prepping garlic, onions, ginger, and bok choy.
- Mixing Bowl or Small Container – To prepare the sauce.
- Tongs or Chopsticks: – For tossing and serving the noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 green onions
- 10 - 15 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp ginger 2 grams
- 2 baby bok choy
- 7 oz Taiwanese knife-sliced noodles 200g, (or udon, spaghetti, rice noodles, etc.)
- 3 tbsps neutral-tasting oil
- 7 oz ground pork 200g, (or chicken, beef, tofu)
- black pepper to taste
- a generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Sauce
- 2 - 3 tbsps Korean chili pepper flakes gochugaru
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine optional
Condiments (optional)
- spicy chili crisp
- Chinese black vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Thinly slice the green onions; separate the white part and the green part. Smash the garlic cloves and finely chop them.2 green onions, 10 - 15 garlic cloves
- Grate a small knob of ginger if you are using ground pork. Take the bok choy and trim off the end. Cut in half or quarters lengthwise.½ tsp ginger, 7 oz ground pork, 2 baby bok choy
Make the Sauce
- In a small container, mix together Korean chili pepper flakes, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine (if using).2 - 3 tbsps Korean chili pepper flakes, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsps soy sauce, 2 tbsps oyster sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
Make the Chili Garlic Noodles
- Prepare the bok choy and noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, blanch the bok choy for about a minute, until slightly softened. Remove from the pot and set aside. Cook the noodles in the same water according to the package instructions.2 baby bok choy, 3 tbsps neutral-tasting oil
- Meanwhile, to a wok or pan, add the oil (3 tbsps) and heat it over medium-high heat. Once it's heated, pour the white part of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they get a little bit of color.2 green onions, 10 - 15 garlic cloves, ½ tsp ginger
- Add the ground pork and black pepper to taste. Break up the pork and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium (or low). Add the sauce and keep stirring it for 1 to 2 minutes.7 oz ground pork, 2 tbsps soy sauce
- Add the drained noodles. Toss until completely coated. Divide the noodles onto serving plates. Garnish with the bok choy, green onions, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!a generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds, 2 baby bok choy
Notes
1 tbsp = 15 ml
1 cup = 240 ml
1 cup = 240 ml
Cooking Tips:
- Smash garlic cloves to intensify flavor and reduce bitterness.
- Be sure to toss noodles immediately after adding sauce to coat them evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1631mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5156IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 3mg
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