Black Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

This black garlic chili oil noodles recipe is flavorful, aromatic, and all-around delicious! The flavor combination is out of the world. It's savory, sweet, salty, and SO easy to put together for a quick and delicious meal for any day of the week!

Recipe by woonheng on February 19, 2022

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

5 stars (7 reviews)

Keywords

20-minute, noodles

Ingredients

2 servings noodles of choice (used fresh ramen (see note))
1 bulb black garlic
1½ tablespoons chili powder (used gochugaru plus more for a spicier version)
1½ tablespoons vegan oyster sauce ((see notes))
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
a drizzle of dark soy sauce for color (optional)
1½ tablespoons neutral oil (plus more if needed)
chopped scallions

Cuisine

Asian
Chinese

Steps

Squeeze garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add a drizzle of oil or water and mash the garlic with a fork into a fine paste.
Add the chili flakes, vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a drizzle of dark soy sauce (if using).
Heat 1 - 1½ tablespoons of oil in a small saucepan to about 225°F (110°C) or right before it starts to smoke.
Carefully pour the hot oil on to the garlic mix and quickly stir to combine.
Next, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles as directed. I used fresh ramen that only need 2-3 minutes to cook.
When noodles are ready, sieve it out and transfer to the garlic mix. Using a pair of chopsticks, quickly toss to combine.
Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Reviews

Pauline on 2024-06-13 (5 stars):
Looking for a fast and easy recipe for lunch. Came across your recipe and since I had all the ingredients, even the black garlic that my sister gave me, thought I’ll try it out . It turn out so…… good. First time using black garlic. Do you have any other recipe that uses black garlic?
G on 2024-01-23 (5 stars):
A friend gave me some black garlic. I found this recipe, and it's delicious and so easy. I like spice so I added extra pepper flakes. so good!
Lewis Horton on 2023-08-22 (5 stars):
Quick, simple, and tasty! Heat and Umami!
Debra on 2023-08-15 (5 stars):
Very tasty and easy to put together. This was he first time I heard of black garlic and I was intrigued. It definitely has a very unique flavor. I appreciate the recipe and plan to make it again. Thanks again.
Lou on 2022-10-16 (5 stars):
This is so good and versatile! The black garlic is the star here, and I've made the recipe as written, and have also substituted chili crisp sauce. I don't want to deal with pouring hot oil into the mixture, so just heat up the oil and then add the garlic mixture and simmer on low heat to meld the flavors. Add some protein of your choice and you've got an absolutely flavorful main. I seriously cannot stop eating!! Thank you, WoonHeng!
Rachel on 2022-03-04 (5 stars):
These noodles were excellent and so flavorful, they were like a delicious stir fry noodle but with a deeper dimension of flavor. I added some fried pork belly before heating the oil, but honestly it probably wasn't necessary. The sauce gives me Indomie hot and spicy instant noodle vibes and I think this one is definitely a keeper! Thank you!
Gabriela Cope on 2022-02-22 (5 stars):
The noodle recipe I have been waiting for! It is so delicious and such a simple recipe to follow. Definitely a new family favorite. Love all your recipes!