Bold, Chili Crunch Noodles Ready in 20 Minutes

If you’re craving bold flavor with minimal effort, these Spicy Chili Crunch Noodles deliver big, garlicky heat with a rich sesame oil base. This easy noodle recipe is perfect for weeknights, van life cooking, or anytime you want a quick, satisfying meal packed with chili crunch flavor.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp chili crunch
• 1 tsp paprika
• Dash of cayenne
• 7 ounces rice noodles
• 3 sweet peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 scallions, white/light green sliced, greens julienned
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (optional)

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Instructions

Heat a skillet to medium and add the oil. Add garlic, shallot, ginger, and red pepper flakes and saute, stirring frequently, until the garlic just starts to turn golden. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the paprika, cayenne, and chili crunch.

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Toss the peppers into the water when there is about 1 minute left on the noodle cooking time. Drain and add to the bowl with the oil mixture. Reserve a little of the cooking water.

Add soy sauce, herbs, peanuts, and scallions and stir. If needed, thin it out with a little pasta water. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.

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Why You’ll Love These Chili Crunch Noodles

• Big garlic and ginger flavor
• Perfect balance of heat and richness
• Quick and easy 20-minute meal

These spicy sesame garlic noodles are just as perfect for a cozy dinner at home as they are cooked up in a small-space kitchen. Bold, slurpable, and completely addictive. Try them with my Korean Meatballs!