Spicy Noodles Recipe

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Noodles are a quick and light meal enjoyed by both adults and children. There’s always debate about whether they are healthy or harmful. Originally, noodles are a type of pasta made from wheat and other natural ingredients. Homemade noodles are nutritious, as they contain vitamin B, which provides energy, along with zinc, calcium, and iron. To ensure no artificial additives or harmful food dyes are included, it’s always best to prepare noodles at home. Here are some delicious restaurant-style recipes you can easily make yourself.

Spicy Noodles Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 Portobello mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 10 oz rice noodles, cooked
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ½ cup hot red curry paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Add-ons:

  • 2 tbsp tamari sauce
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions:

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large pan. Add the onions and both types of mushrooms.
  2. Sauté for about 4 minutes, then add the cooked noodles and red curry paste. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add minced garlic and tamari sauce.
  4. Cook for another 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Spicy Korean Noodles

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz rice noodles
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp spicy garlic sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅛ – ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • Sriracha sauce (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for about 6 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, spicy garlic sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. In a large pan over medium heat, warm the sesame oil and add the sauce mixture, stirring until the garlic softens.
  4. Drain the cooked noodles and immediately toss them in the pan with the sauce.
  5. Top with shredded carrots, peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and sriracha sauce.
  6. Mix well and serve hot.

Spicy Vegetable Noodles

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz soba noodles
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • ½ cup red cabbage, chopped

Sweet & Spicy Sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp white rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy paste with water, then add sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Adjust sriracha and maple syrup to taste. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  3. While the noodles cook, heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add both types of bell peppers, carrots, and red cabbage. Stir-fry for 5-8 minutes.
  5. Once the vegetables are tender, drain the noodles and add them to the pan. Pour in the sweet & spicy sauce and stir well to coat.
  6. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with lemon juice, minced garlic, or fresh basil before serving.

Enjoy your homemade spicy noodles! 🍜🔥

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