10 Minute Chili Garlic Udon 🥵

Ingredients

• 200 g Frozen Udon Noodles (Do not thaw; cook directly from frozen)
• 2 Shallots (Thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Regular light soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (Adds color and depth)
• 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar (Mild acidity)
• ½ tsp Chili Flakes (Adjust to heat preference)
• 1 Tbsp Chili Crisp (Provides crunch and extra heat)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (To‑asted flavor, use sparingly)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (Balances acidity)
• 1 tsp Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) (Adds a subtle caramel note)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a large pot with 4‑5 cups of water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cook Frozen Udon

   Add the frozen udon noodles directly to the boiling water. Stir gently and cook for 3‑4 minutes, or according to package instructions, until just tender.

   Time: PT4M

3. Drain Noodles

   Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse briefly with warm water to stop cooking. Set aside.

   Time: PT1M

4. Prep Aromatics & Sauce

   While the noodles cook, thinly slice the shallots and mince the garlic. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sweet soy sauce, chili flakes, and chili crisp.

   Time: PT2M

5. Sauté Shallots & Garlic

   Heat the wok over high heat, add the sesame oil, then add the sliced shallots. Stir‑fry for 30 seconds, then add the minced garlic and continue for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: high heat

6. Add Sauce

   Pour the pre‑mixed sauce into the wok, stirring constantly. Cook for 30 seconds to meld the flavors.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: high heat

7. Combine Noodles and Sauce

   Add the drained udon noodles to the wok. Toss quickly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Stir‑fry for another 1‑2 minutes until the noodles are hot and glossy.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

8. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the chili garlic udon to serving bowls. Garnish with extra chili crisp or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g