Description
A quick and flavorful noodle bowl made with crispy shallots, garlic, soy sauce, and homemade chili oil. It’s spicy, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
- 5–6 oz noodles (any kind; cooked per package instructions)
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp oil (avocado or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (reduce to ½ tsp for milder flavor)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes; reduce to ½ tsp if needed)
- 1–1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- ½ tbsp black vinegar
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
Optional toppings:
- Diced scallions
- Chili crisp
- Sesame seeds
- Crushed peanuts
- Soft-boiled egg
Instructions
- Cook noodles and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine chili flakes, gochugaru, soy sauces, black vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden (5–7 min). Add garlic and cook 30–60 sec.
- Pour hot shallot oil into the spice bowl to bloom flavors. Stir well.
- Toss noodles in the sauce until fully coated. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a milder dish, cut chili quantities in half.
- Store extra chili oil in the fridge and use on rice, dumplings, or veggies.
- Add protein like tofu or a soft-boiled egg for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes