Spicy Chili Oil Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 packs ramen noodles
• 2 tbsp garlic (finely minced)
• 4.5 tbsp green onion (chopped; additional green onion may be used for garnish)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp chili oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (More may be added if needed)
• 0.5 cube chicken bouillon cube (The source spells this as “bullion”)
• 1 tsp honey
• sesame seeds (Amount not specified; for garnish)
• 3.5 tbsp unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• salt (To taste)
• 0.333 cup reserved noodle water (Reserve from cooking the ramen; add if needed)
• tomato puree (Named in the instructions but no quantity is provided)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, or until they are slightly al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of the noodle cooking water, then drain the noodles, transfer them to a bowl, and set them aside.

2. 2

   Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.

3. 3

   Add the sliced onion and sauté until it is light golden brown.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and chopped green onion to the pan.

5. 5

   Add the chili oil, soy sauce, honey, tomato puree, chicken bouillon, tomato paste, and heavy cream. Add some of the reserved noodle water if needed.

6. 6

   Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss well until they are saucy and evenly coated.

7. 7

   Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. Add more soy sauce if needed, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

The instructions mention tomato puree, but no amount is included in the ingredient list. Honey is listed twice in the written method; it is represented once in the ingredient list at the stated amount.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• ramen
• spicy
• quick meal
• stovetop
• East Asian-inspired