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    Home » All Recipes » Asian Recipes

    Spicy Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Chili Oil

    Published: Jul 25, 2019 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 65 Comments

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    Szechuan garlic chili oil noodles in a bowl with red chopsticks.
    Szechuan garlic chili oil noodles being held with chopsticks.

    These spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil are ready in only 10 minutes! Wide noodles are tossed in a spicy, garlicky Szechuan chili oil sauce made with garlic, Szechuan chili peppers, soy sauce, and fresh herbs.

    Spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil in a white bowl with chopsticks.

    These Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil deliver a huge kick of flavor and it's ready in just 10 minutes! Wide Chinese noodles are tossed in a spicy chili oil sauce made with garlic, Szechuan chili peppers, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar. 

    Szechuan garlic chili oil noodles with soy sauce, cilantro, lao gan ma, and herbs.

    This dish was inspired by spicy garlic chili oil noodles at a local restaurant. It's versatile and can be customized to add chicken, beef, shrimp, and pork. Or add vegetables and tofu to keep it vegan.

    For extra flavor, add a spicy chili oil condiment called Lao Gan Ma. It's a favorite in our household!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil with text overlay.
    • Chili pepper flakes - I used Szechuan chili pepper flakes because they have the perfect amount of heat, flavor, and color to make a delicious chili oil.
    • Oil - use a neutral vegetable oil like avocado, canola, or corn oil.
    • Black vinegar - A dark vinegar with a malty, smokey flavor. Substitute with balsamic vinegar.
    • Garlic - Use fresh garlic instead of powdered. Add more to your liking.

    Types of Noodles to Use

    Wide Chinese ribbon noodles called 刀削面 Dao Xiao Mian in packaging.
    Asian flat wide noodles.

    You can use any type of flat, wide noodles but I prefer wheat noodles for this dish because they hold up best to the sauce as it has a denser texture than rice noodles. You can even use flat pasta if you're really in a bind.

    I found these dried flat ribbon noodles at my local Asian store but I've also seen Asian noodles at my local grocery store in the Asian food aisle.

    The name of these wide ribbon noodles is 刀削面 Dao Xiao Mian, which translates to knife shaven noodles, and originate from the Shanxi Province. They are traditionally made by shaving long noodles from a block of dough directly into a pot of boiling water by using a sharp knife or a special tool. They should be thin on the edges and thicker in the middle.

    Additional Ingredients for Chili Oil Garlic Noodles

    • Protein - Tofu, pork, chicken, shrimp, or beef.
    • Vegetables - Peppers, onions, sliced mushrooms, shredded carrots, broccoli, zucchini.

    How to Make Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Chili Oil

    Adding oil and garlic in a small pot to make garlic oil.
    1. Heat the oil over medium low heat. Once heated, sauté the garlic until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    Adding Szechuan chili pepper flakes to garlic oil to make a chili oil sauce.
    1. Turn off the heat and while the garlic oil is still hot, add in the Szechuan pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine.
    Adding soy sauce to garlic chili oil and stirring with a wooden spoon.
    1. Boil the noodles according to the directions and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
    Photo collage of Szechuan garlic chili oil noodles with scallions and extra chili pepper flakes in a bowl.
    1. Add scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and garlic chili oil sauce to your liking. Toss to combine and enjoy!
    A bowl of spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil with fresh herbs and cilantro next to chili flakes with red chopsticks.

    Other Serving Suggestions for Garlic Chili Oil:

    • dipping sauce for dumplings
    • pour over steamed fish
    • use as a spicy dressing
    • serve with Asian style cooked meats
    • spoon over sautéed vegetables
    Spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil with fresh herbs and cilantro being held by red chopsticks.
    How do you serve garlic chili oil noodles?

    You can serve these hot or cold. They taste amazing either way. For cold noodles, rinse them under cold water and drain very well.

    For hot noodles, drain well with a colander and toss with the garlic chili oil immediately.

    If preparing in advance, drizzle a bit of oil over the noodles to prevent them from sticking.

    How long do leftovers last?

    Store leftover in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    How do I store leftover chili oil?

    Store leftover oil in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want it to last longer, sterilize the jar and keep in the fridge to prevent growth of bacteria. The oil will harden in the fridge but will melt at room temperature.

    I hope you make these spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil! Please share, rate, and comment below. I’d love to hear from you!

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    Jamie

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    bowl of spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil and fresh herbs

    Spicy Szechuan Noodles with Garlic Chili Oil

    Spicy Szechuan noodles with garlic chili oil ready in 15 minutes! Spicy, garlicky Szechuan chili oil noodles made with Lao Gan Ma chili crisp & fresh herbs.
    5 from 393 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese
    Servings 2

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    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 7 oz Flat or Wide Chinese wheat noodles - 100g or 2 servings; substitutions see Note 1
    • 1 stalk scallion - chopped
    • handful cilantro - chopped
    • sesame seeds - for garnish

    Szechuan Garlic Chili Oil Sauce

    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Szechuan chili flakes - or to taste
    • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce - substitute with regular soy sauce
    • 2 to 3 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar - substitute with balsamic or rice wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon ginger - grated
    • ¼ teaspoon salt - or to taste
    • ¾ teaspoon sugar - (optional)

    Optional for more spice

    • 1 teaspoon Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp
    • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
    • finely chopped Thai chilis
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    Instructions
     

    • Garlic Chili Oil: Saute garlic with vegetable oil in a small pot until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the rest of the sauce ingredients into the pot.
    • Boil noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your noodles according to the directions. Rinse under cold water and drain very well.
    • Add sauce: Add as much of the Szechuan chili oil sauce according to your liking and spice level.
    • Serve: Top with fresh cilantro, scallions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    1. Noodles options - Substitute with other wheat noodles or flat rice noodles. Check your Asian grocery store for wide ribbon noodles. They can be found in the dried noodle section or fresh noodles can be found in the refrigerated or frozen section.
    2. Protein and vegetables - Add any cooked protein or vegetables and toss with noodles and chili oil.
    3. Szechuan Garlic Chili Oil Sauce - Makes a little over ⅓ cup of sauce. Extra sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
    4. Leftovers -  can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    *Recipe and photos updated on 7/1/21. Originally posted on 7/25/2019.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9.2g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 8mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @drivemehungry to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!

    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    1. Sara

      March 02, 2020 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      This is a great dish with a lot of flavor to savor. I was looking for some dinner inspo and decidd to make this since I love garlic and chili flavors together! So delicious!

      Reply
    2. Paige

      March 01, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      So pretty but also really tasty. I made it and had plenty of leftovers for a great lunch the next day!

      Reply
    3. Analida Braeger

      February 14, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      These were incredibly easy to prepare and make. My family really enjoy them! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    4. Natalie

      January 17, 2020 at 2:02 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, the flavors are amazing! I never made Szechuan noodles before but this is pretty easy recipe, easier than I thought. I just saved this and can't wait to make it again.

      Reply
    5. Femi. O

      December 28, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this... I just moved to an area without as much ethnic food diversity and so I really miss my previous hole in the wall restaurant stops, so I look for any opportunity to reproduce some of my favorite meals at home. This definitely hit the spot and satisfied my cravings! Adding this to my list.

      Reply
    6. Uma Srinivas

      December 16, 2019 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      These noodles were amazing! The szechuan sauce was spot on! Love this recipe, will be making this again!

      Reply
    7. Britney

      December 12, 2019 at 10:09 am

      Hi Jamie!

      Can you please reply with either a picture of the noodle packaging or the name of the noodles? Also, are they dry noodles or fresh noodles? This looks super yummy and I can’t wait to try it, but would like to try it with those awesome ribbon noodles!

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        December 12, 2019 at 8:29 pm

        Hi Britney! I couldn't find a way to upload a picture in my reply so I uploaded a photo of the package above in the post. These noodles are called dao xiao mian, or knife cut/shaven noodles. They're usually sold dry in most Asian grocery stores. I found one seller on Amazon that sells these but they're overpriced https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKYXL4M/

        You should be able to buy these noodles for under $10, probably cheaper but I don't remember exactly how much I paid. Hope you can find these noodles and enjoy this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Charity

      November 13, 2019 at 2:37 am

      5 stars
      Love spicy recipes, so this was a must try for me. I added some leftover chicken and vegetables to make this a meal and it was really good!

      Reply
    9. Jill

      October 24, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Good stuff!! I didn’t have time to do exactly as written. I had some Japanese Crunchy garlic topping I added in place of the garlic and oil. I did have the rest of the ingredients and found those beautiful ribbon noodles that totally make it. It came out awesome!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        October 24, 2019 at 7:14 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe Jill! Those ribbon noodles are amazing aren't they?! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Ben

      September 14, 2019 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      This was really good. I'm a firm believer in the olds saying "the spice makes it nice". Never disappoints.

      Reply
    11. sheenam @ thetwincookingproject

      July 28, 2019 at 1:44 am

      Oh my!!!! I love these noodles. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 28, 2019 at 12:31 pm

        So happy you like them! 😀

        Reply
    12. Dannii

      July 28, 2019 at 1:11 am

      Anything spicy gets a big thumbs up from me. This looks like an easy and tasty dish.

      Reply
    13. SHANIKA

      July 27, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! I'm loving the flavors in this noodle recipe! I love anything spicy! YUM!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 28, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks Shanika! So glad you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic

      July 27, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love 麻辣 flavours! A must-try for me 🙂

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 28, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Yes me too! 😀

        Reply
    15. Natalie

      July 27, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      WOW his looks so delicious and perfect for a comforting dinner! Can't wait to try this recipe soon!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 28, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks Natalie! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    16. Sophia

      July 25, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and your pictures are beautiful! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Thank you Sophia! I hope you enjoy it! 😀

        Reply
    17. Sara Welch

      July 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      What an easy yet, flavorful meal! This will be perfect for dinner tonight! Delish!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks Sara! Hope you love it for dinner! 😀

        Reply
    18. Evelyne

      July 25, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      I have that sauce so good. I am falling in love with your noodles too. I so want this right now! Great recipe.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Thank you Evelyne! Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
    19. Elaine

      July 25, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Quite a rare recipe of this kind of noodles. Can't wait to try it out. I love experimenting with spices, garlic and noodles so this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Thank you Elaine! It's so good with this type of flat ribbon noodles. It's definitely worth the trip to your Asian market! 😀

        Reply
    20. Genevieve

      July 25, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      Your photography is stunning and this recipe looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2019 at 10:13 pm

        Thanks Genevieve! Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
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