Most people choose either rice or noodles as an accompaniment to most Chinese dishes, so our spicy noodles recipe is something you can add to your repertoire to use the next time you cook Chinese food. Noodles are easy to make, and the flavours you add will make them a delicious addition to any Chinese banquet. Here’s a vibrant, fiery, deeply satisfying recipe for Spicy Chinese Noodles—the kind that hits you with heat, savoury depth, and that irresistible slick of chilli oil. It’s quick, bold, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a late‑night craving,
Spicy Noodles Recipe: An Easy Chinese Dish
Course: AccompanimentsCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes15
minutesIngredients
- For the Noodles
250g wheat noodles
1 tbsp peanut, sesame or rapeseed oil
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
A handful of bean sprouts
- For the Spicy Sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp chilli oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns
- To Garnish
I red chilli, thinly sliced
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
Optional: toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander (cilantro)
Directions
- Boil the noodles according to the pack instructions or until tender.
- Drain the noodles and toss in a little oil to prevent sticking, then set aside while you make the spicy sauce.
- Add the light soy, dark soy, rice vinegar, chilli oil, sesame oil, sugar, chilli flakes, and Sichuan pepper to a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Taste the sauce and add additional Sichuan pepper or chilli flakes for additional heat if you prefer something super spicy.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat, then add the garlic, ginger and spring onion. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Add the bean sprouts to the pan and cook for another minute.
- Add the noodles to the pan and pour over the spicy sauce.
- Toss the ingredients in the pan over the heat for a couple of minutes, then serve into warm bowls.
- Sprinkle over your optional garnishes.
Notes
- Try adding some chopped cashew nuts for extra crunch and flavour.
- Try this dish alone, with curry sauce, or with your favourite Chinese main course