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Spicy Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Chili Oil

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Ingredients

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For the Noodles

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, ground
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garlic chili oil (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Noodles

  1. Boil the Noodles: Cook the noodles in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce

  1. Sauté Garlic and Ginger: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Toast the Szechuan Peppercorns: Add the ground Szechuan peppercorns to the skillet and toast for 30 seconds to release their aroma.

Combine and Toss

  1. Add Sauces: Pour the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and garlic chili oil into the skillet. Stir to combine.
  2. Add Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to ensure they’re evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle the sesame oil over the noodles and give one final toss.

Serve and Garnish

  1. Plate the Noodles: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls.
  2. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, savory flavors.

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