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Bowl of spicy chili garlic udon noodles with bell peppers, spinach, sesame seeds, and green onions lifted by chopsticks.

Spicy Chili Garlic Udon Noodles

Spicy Chili Garlic Udon Noodles are a bold, comforting noodle dish with chewy udon tossed in a savory, garlicky chili sauce. The flavor is spicy, umami-rich, and deeply satisfying, inspired by Asian street-style noodle bowls. It is a quick, home-friendly recipe that delivers restaurant-style taste with minimal effort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet udon noodles
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chili garlic paste, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Add the bell peppers and cook for two to three minutes until slightly tender, then add the spinach or bok choy and let it wilt.
  5. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce, tossing well to coat the noodles evenly.
  6. Cook for one to two minutes until everything is heated through, then remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the chili garlic paste
  • Udon noodles can be replaced with spaghetti if needed
  • Add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for extra protein
  • Best served hot and fresh, but leftovers reheat well for next-day meals