Spicy Potato Noodles in Chili Oil
Spicy Potato Noodles in Chili Oil is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender, chewy potato noodles coated in a fragrant, smoky chili oil with fresh garlic, ginger, and a balance of savory soy sauce and tangy vinegar. Quick to prepare and customizable in heat, this recipe delivers an exciting texture and bold taste perfect for any meal.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 200g potato noodles
- 3 tablespoons chili oil (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or black vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chili flakes (for extra heat)
- Prepare the potato noodles: Rinse the potato noodles under cold water to remove excess starch. Then, boil them briefly until they are tender but still firm. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Make the chili oil: If preparing chili oil at home, gently heat oil with garlic, ginger, and chili flakes until aromatic, then strain out the solids. Alternatively, use a quality pre-made chili oil for convenience.
- Stir-fry aromatics: Heat a pan and lightly sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, which builds the savory base of the dish.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the drained potato noodles to the pan. Toss with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and the prepared chili oil until evenly coated and heated through.
- Final touches: Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle the dish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Give it a final toss and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Choose translucent, chewy potato noodles (also called sweet potato starch noodles) for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to control spice level according to your preference.
- If not serving immediately, rinse noodles in cold water and toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
- Use fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions to enhance the aroma and flavor.
- Serve the noodles warm and fresh to prevent clumping and maintain chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy potato noodles, chili oil noodles, gluten free noodles, Chinese appetizer, potato starch noodles, easy spicy noodles, vegan spicy noodles