Chili Garlic Udon Noodles (Print Version)
Udon noodles tossed in garlic chili oil with soy, ginger, sesame, and topped with a fried egg.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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300 g udon noodles
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2 cloves garlic
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1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
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Pinch of salt
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1 tbsp chili oil
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1 tsp chili flakes
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark rice vinegar
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1 tbsp white sesame seeds
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4 tbsp granola or peanut oil
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1 tsp pure sesame oil
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1 egg
→ Garnishes
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1 tbsp sliced spring onion greens
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1 tsp black sesame seeds
# Steps:
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Finely mince the garlic and fresh ginger and place into a medium heatproof bowl. Add chili oil, chili flakes, salt, and white sesame seeds.
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In a small saucepan, heat up the granola or peanut oil until it begins to smoke. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl.
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Add soy sauce, dark rice vinegar, and pure sesame oil to the bowl. Mix well.
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Cook the udon noodles in boiling water until softened. Drain thoroughly and add the noodles to the garlic chili oil mixture.
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Mix the noodles thoroughly with the sauce. Garnish with a fried egg, sliced spring onion greens, and black sesame seeds before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Ensure the oil is hot enough to bring out the flavor of the aromatics but handle with care to avoid burns.