Description
This vibrant Chili Lime Garlic Noodles combine tender udon noodles with a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, lime, and a spicy kick. Perfect as a quick, delicious vegetarian entrée or side dish, it highlights bold, fresh flavors with a delightful garlicky aroma and a tangy zest from lime juice.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 2 (7 oz.) packages udon noodles
Sauce
- 8 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
Cooking Oil & Garnish
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped finely
Instructions
- Soak Noodles: Soak the udon noodles in hot water for 5-7 minutes until they soften and start to break apart. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together water, sriracha, soy sauce, honey, and oyster sauce until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook Garlic: In a wide sauté pan over medium-low heat, add vegetable oil and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Add Noodles to Pan: Add the drained noodles to the garlic oil, tossing for a few seconds to coat the noodles evenly.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Toss with tongs to coat thoroughly and cook until the mixture thickens slightly and adheres to the noodles, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro, and serve immediately garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh udon noodles with dried ones; adjust soaking time accordingly.
- For extra spice, increase sriracha or add chopped chili peppers.
- Using fresh lime juice enhances the brightness of the dish; bottled lime juice can be used as a quick alternative.
- This dish can be garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
