Wolves-Inspired Spicy Garlic Chili Noodles
Bold and fiery stir-fried noodles with garlic, chili, and a hint of smoky soy, inspired by a thrilling football match atmosphere. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs dried egg noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried egg noodles
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz dried egg noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add the drained noodles to the wok, tossing quickly to coat with the garlic and chili oil.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve immediately garnished with extra chili flakes if desired.








