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    Sweet and Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

    Updated: Jul 28, 2022 by Verna Rindler · This post may contain affiliate links · 55 Comments

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    Sweet and Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles are a quick and easy 15 minute (or less) noodle bowl. They're naturally vegan with a flavor packed asian garlic sauce that has only 5 ingredients! It's the best quick noodle recipe!. Add your favorite protein and veggies and make it a meal!

    chili garlic noodles in a bowl with sweet spicy asian sauce and chopsticks

    You guys will love these addictive and easy chili garlic noodles with a crave worthy 5 ingredient sweet and spicy chili garlic sauce. They are similar to Japanese garlic noodles but they pack some heat. They taste delicious hot or cold and there's no chopping involved. They're one of my favorite movie watching slurpy sticky spicy noodle bowls.

    This garlic noodle recipe is vegan so you won't find chicken or any meat added. but you can pair the noodles with crispy tofu, seitan chicken, steamed broccoli, bok Choy, mushrooms or stir-fry veggies added to the garlic noodles to make it a complete meal, and don't even think about using an instant pot, this recipe is way faster than that!

    Jump to:
    • What are chili garlic noodles made of ?
    • How to make chili garlic noodles
    • What is chili garlic paste? 
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Why you'll love these sweet and spicy noodles:
    • Want more asian vegan noodle recipes?
    • Sweet And Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

    What are chili garlic noodles made of ?

    These are the ingredients needed: 

    Noodles: I like the texture of spaghetti pasta or spaghettini but you could use any type of vegan noodles like ramen noodles, wide rice noodles, wheat noodles, udon, etc..

    Chili garlic sauce (paste): sometimes referred to as chili garlic paste. gives the noodles some spice, heat and flavor. Not sambal oelek or sriracha it's not the same! For more information on the paste see below

    Braggs liquid aminos: adds the saltiness and umami flavor, could also sub with low sodium soy sauce or lite tamari. I like recipe best as written

    Sugar: that's where the sweet comes in!

    Sesame oil: toasted sesame oil adds nutty flavor I don't recommend using vegetable oil

    Garlic: granulated garlic (powder) adds extra hit of garlic

    Green onions: aka scallions needed for that onion hit that compliments the noodles so well!

    ingredients for chili garlic noodles prepped on the counter

    How to make chili garlic noodles

    You will adore this easy noodle recipe. Here is how this dish is made!

    1. Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions
    2. Make sauce: while noodles are boiling, mix the chili garlic sauce and rest of ingredients in a small bowl. Microwave sauce mixture for 30 seconds or so to dissolve sugar. 
    3. Toss and enjoy: Drain noodles, mix in sauce. Garnish with some diced green onion. Serve and Enjoy! I recommend using chopsticks so you can savor them longer, lol For full ingredients and instructions see printable recipe card below
    step by step photos how to make chili garlic noodles
    vegan garlic noodles in bowl tossed with sauce ready to serve

    What is chili garlic paste? 

    Chili garlic sauce is a blend of chilies, garlic, salt and vinegar. A condiment commonly used in Chinese and other asian cooking. Frequently added to flavor asian soups, noodle dishes, sauces, like Vietnamese dipping sauce, etc.. It’s a thick and very flavourful spicy sauce.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is chili sauce the same as chili paste?

    They are both condiments prepared with chili peppers. But can vary widely in ingredients, some contain sugar, tomatoes, etc.. and paste is usually thicker. So always read the label to be certain it is the one you want. This recipe calls for chili garlic sauce which is used in various asian recipes

    What can I serve with garlic noodles?

    -You can add your favorite vegan protein like crispy air fryer tofu, chicken seitan, 
    -steamed vegetables like broccoli, carrots, etc..or stir fried mushrooms, red bell peppers, onions 
    -Serve alongside fried rice and vegan orange chicken!

    Can I use gluten-free noodles?

    Absolutely! use any gluten free noodle like brown rice noodles, buckwheat noodles (aka soba noodles) chickpea pasta, etc..

    Why you'll love these sweet and spicy noodles:

    • Naturally vegan
    • minimal ingredients
    • They're spicy sweet and Addictive
    • they take 15 minute or less to make!
    • great noodle bowl to add in any veggies and protein you like
    • Easily gluten free

    Want more asian vegan noodle recipes?

    • 5-Spice Vegetable Chow Mein
    • Vegan Pad Thai
    • Teriyaki Noodles
    • 5-Minute Ramen Noodle Soup
    • Peanut Noodles

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    Sweet And Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles


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    5 from 20 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Sweet and Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles are a quick and easy 15 minute (or less) noodle bowl. They're naturally vegan with a flavor packed asian garlic sauce that has only 5 ingredients! It's the best quick noodle recipe!. Add your favorite protein and veggies and make it a meal!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 tbsps Braggs liquid aminos, (see notes for soy sauce, Tamari options*)
    • 1 and 1/2 to 2 and 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, I use 2 & 1/2 and it's spicy but oh so good
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic (powder)
    • 1/3 cup chopped green onions, green part only, ( 3-4 green onions)
    • 8 oz uncooked spaghetti pasta noodles, use gluten free if needed*

    This recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc...


    Instructions

    1. Cook pasta noodles according to package instructions, drain but don't rinse.
    2. While pasta is cooking whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, (not green onions) microwave for 30 seconds or so until the sugar is dissolved.
    3. Add cooked pasta, and sauce to a medium serving bowl, mix with tongs. Garnish with green onions
    4. Serve and Enjoy! For step by step photos, serving suggestions and more see above post

    Notes

    • I definitely recommend using Braggs for this recipe. Low sodium soy sauce can be used but will be saltier. Lite Tamari might work but I haven't tried it
    • Use any noodles for this dish, rice noodles for gluten free, soba noodles, ramen, etc,..
    • Feel free to add steamed veggies, tofu, toasted sesame seeds or whatever floats your boat. I like these noodles as is for a quick and easy noodle bowl snack on my couch.
    • I would say this recipe feeds 2 people for a meal and 4 people for a snack.

    This recipe was originally posted December 2018 and has been updated. The recipe itself is unchanged

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Mains
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Keywords: chili garlic noodles. sweet and spicy noodles, garlic noodles, vegan garlic noodles, sticky garlic noodles, spicy noodles

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    Comments

    1. Bar

      March 24, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Brags is no where to be found. So used lit tamari and it worked.

      I added leftover pork from last nites meal. Great recipe thanks

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        March 24, 2021 at 9:40 am

        Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your comment!

        Reply
    2. Joe

      February 25, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      Made your garlic noodles last night they are going in my vegan recipe rotation so delicious. thank you Honestly I think they took less than 15 minutes to make. Love all your recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        February 25, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        Thank you! glad you enjoyed them Joe

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      • Susan

        April 12, 2021 at 10:42 am

        I live in a small town in Canada, and Braggs is not sold anywhere near here.....any other ideas?

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        • Verna

          April 12, 2021 at 3:31 pm

          Hi Susan, try Lite Tamari or reduced sodium soy sauce. Enjoy!!

          Reply
    3. Suzanne Martin

      May 19, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Hi ! late to the group here lol . is this Sweet Chili Sauce in the Asian section ? thankyou !!

      Reply
      • Verna

        May 20, 2020 at 12:26 am

        Hi Suzanne, yes you would find it there, it is called chili garlic sauce. If you click on the link in the recipe card you see a picture of it, enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Teneille

      April 23, 2020 at 7:37 am

      Looks delicious! Can I ask what brand of noodles you used I. The image?

      Reply
      • Verna

        April 23, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Hi Teneille, I like Dececco pasta ( I used spaghettini) but I don't always use that brand I buy what's on sale sometimes too. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. AM

      March 19, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      I have made this many many times! It is one of my favorite recipes. Quick, tasty and easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        March 20, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        So nice to hear! Thank you! I'm so happy you're enjoying the recipe, thanks so much for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Theresa

      February 02, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      I make this all the time with gluten free pasta and veggies! One of my favorites. I also use the sauce with rice instead of noodles and chopped peppers and onion. Delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        February 02, 2020 at 8:08 pm

        Thrilled you love the recipe Theresa! I love it with rice and veggies too!!👍

        Reply
    7. Malika

      November 09, 2019 at 12:22 am

      Had to sub sambal oelek for chili garlic sauce as that’s all I had and used freshness udon noodles. Served it with steamed broccoli and fried tofu dumplings. My son loved it as much as I did and told me your recipe was a keeper! Delish!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        November 09, 2019 at 1:17 pm

        Glad you enjoyed the recipe Malika! Udon noodles would be delish and all your add ins sound so GOOD yum!!

        Reply
    8. Lauren

      November 01, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Could you sub in something for sesame oil? We have a sesame allergy?

      Reply
      • Verna

        November 01, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Lauren, the sesame oil adds huge flavour to this recipe. You could sub any other kind of oil but the taste would be very different. Have a great day!

        Reply
    9. Jeannie

      December 11, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Can I use maple syrup instead of sugar?

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 12, 2018 at 2:33 am

        Hi Jeannie, I haven't tried this recipe with maple syrup, let me know if you do?

        Reply
    10. Anna

      December 11, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      really good! I used rice noodles

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 12, 2018 at 2:35 am

        Nice ? Thanks Anna

        Reply
    11. Geoff

      December 11, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      Excellent easy recipe, a little to easy, I might be making these to often, ha ha wife and I really enjoyed them, we only cook with braggs so that was great

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 12, 2018 at 2:37 am

        Ha ha I know right it's a super easy recipe, glad you you guys liked it? Thanks!

        Reply
    12. laura

      December 09, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      So quick and easy, I already had all those ingredients!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 10, 2018 at 2:54 am

        glad you liked it Laura? haha I know there's not much to it is there, but so tasty! Have a great day!

        Reply
    13. Seb

      December 09, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      I just tried this out and added the veg I had in the fridge. What a great sauce For a base this noodle bowl is so versatile and yummy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 09, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        Nice! I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks so much for your comment Seb ? Have a great day!

        Reply
    14. Michelle

      December 09, 2018 at 12:35 am

      So yummy Verna! I didn’t have amino acids or low sodium tamari, so I used half of the amount and then used about 2 tbsp of hot water to get out the remaining honey I had left in a bottle instead of sugar. It worked out perfect!

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 09, 2018 at 12:58 am

        Nice!! I'm so glad you liked it Michelle. Honey is a great choice too. Thank you so much for your comment❤️ Happy day to you!

        Reply
    15. Sierra

      December 08, 2018 at 6:50 am

      I love this quick and easy is what im always looking for. I'll be trying this one out.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        December 08, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Thx Sierra I hope you enjoy the recipe, let me know how it goes. It's definitely quick and easy.Thank you for your comment?

        Reply
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