Creamy Garlic Chili Oil Udon Noodles

Ingredients

• 400 g udon noodles (Boiled according to packet instructions)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 0.5 yellow onion (Finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (Finely minced)
• 0.333 cup green onion (Chopped; for garnish)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (Finely chopped)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder (Or to taste)
• 2 tbsp chili oil (Adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (For garnish)
• salt (Add if needed, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the udon noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set the cooked noodles aside.

2. 2

   Place a pan over medium-low heat and add the oil and unsalted butter.

3. 3

   Once the butter has melted, add the chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chili oil, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and low-sodium soy sauce. Mix to combine.

6. 6

   Add the heavy whipping cream and keep the heat at medium-low.

7. 7

   Add the chicken bouillon powder and mix until combined.

8. 8

   Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens.

9. 9

   Add the chopped parsley and mix it into the sauce. Taste and add salt if needed.

10. 10

    Add the cooked udon noodles and mix until they are well coated in the sauce.

11. 11

    Garnish with the chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact time required for the sauce to thicken. Adjust the chili oil and chicken bouillon to taste, and add salt only if needed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• udon
• creamy
• spicy
• vegetarian
• stovetop
• quick meal