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    Published: Aug 20, 2021 · Modified: Aug 22, 2023 by Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Spicy Walnut Garlic Noodles

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    These spicy walnut garlic noodles are crunchy, spicy, savory and chewy! My spicy walnut garlic noodle recipe was inspired by spicy szechuan noodles.

    spicy walnut garlic noodles:

    I wanted to add a nice crunch from the toasted walnuts and freshness from the basil and green onions. The noodles (sliced noodles) used for this recipe are thicker noodles and stick to the sauce so well!

    I was inspired to make this dish after trying the Korean fusion restaurant called Mokyo in New York City. Mokyo served these mala garlic oil noodles with basil and brazil nuts. The dish I tried was definitely one of my favorite asian noodles dishes and I knew I had to re-create it at home!

    Walnut Sauce

    The walnuts are toasted in the olive oil for 5 or so minutes to achieve a crunchy and airy texture. After the walnuts are toasted, the walnuts and oil are combined with thai chili flakes and garlic. 

    The walnut sauce is spicy and garlicky, that would go well with any type of carb (rice, pasta, noodles, and bread).

    Noodles

    These spicy walnut garlic noodles are different from Chinese spicy noodles recipe and hot and spicy noodles recipe because its not traditional in asian cuisine to fry nuts in oil before serving with these wheat noodles. 

    In addition these wheat noodles are commonly used for You Po Mian (油泼面), which is when hot oil is poured over garlic, chilis and meat. However, I love using these wheat noodles because it holds the sauce so well! If it is hard to find the wheat noodles in your local Asian grocery store, you can also purchase mafadine pasta instead. Using the mafadine pasta, the dish will be similar to chili oil pasta, which is also very delicious. If you like pasta, try this Shrimp Carbonara Fettuccine.

    Ingredients you need for your spicy walnut garlic noodles:

    • wheat noodles (slice cut noodles)
    • soy sauce
    • fish sauce
    • rice vinegar
    • sesame oil
    • sesame seeds
    • green onions 
    • basil 
    • walnuts
    • olive oil
    • thai red chili flakes
    • sugar
    • salt
    • garlic cloves

    Steps to make spicy walnut garlic noodles:

    • Step 1. Boil noodles according to package directions and strain noodles.
    • Step 2. Roughly chop walnuts. In a pot, add oil and walnuts. Then turn heat to low medium and fry until golden. Continue to stir the walnuts around to prevent them from burning. (should take 5-7 minutes)
    • Step 3. Once walnuts are golden, turn off the heat. Add grated garlic, red chili flakes, sugar and salt. Mix together.
    • Step 4. To assemble, add noodles to a bowl. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Add walnut sauce and mix noodles with all the sauces together.
    • Step 5. Garnish with basil and green onions. Top with sesame oil and sesame seeds. Hope you enjoy!

    These spicy walnut garlic noodles are so quick and easy that you will be repeating this recipe every week! Or you will find that you want to put that delicious walnut sauce on all your noodle dishes. It even works well with fried eggs! 

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    Spicy Walnut Garlic Noodles:

    These noodles are crunchy, spicy, garlicky, fragrant, acidic, savory and chewy. If you love a combo of different flavors and textures, this noodle dish is perfect for you! It only takes 15 minutes to make this unique noodle dish!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 1249kcal
    Author: Dana

    Ingredients

    Walnut Sauce

    • ½ cup walnuts chopped
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon thai red chili flakes
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 garlic cloves grated

    Noodles

    • 2 servings thick noodles (sliced noodles)
    • 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 ½ tablespoon fish sauce
    • ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
    • walnut sauce
    • sesame seeds for garnish
    • green onions for garnish
    • basil for garnish

    Instructions

    • Boil noodles according to package directions and strain noodles.
    • Roughly chop walnuts. In a pot, add oil and walnuts. Then turn heat to low medium and fry until golden. Continue to stir the walnuts around to prevent them from burning. (should take 5-7 minutes)
    • Once walnuts are golden, turn off the heat. Add grated garlic, red chili flakes, sugar and salt. Mix together.
    • To assemble, add noodles to a bowl. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Add walnut sauce and mix noodles with all the sauces together.
    • To assemble, add noodles to a bowl. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar. Add walnut sauce and mix noodles with all the sauces together.

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    Notes

    If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you can omit the fish sauce and add another 1 tbs soy sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1249kcal | Carbohydrates: 160g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Sodium: 4841mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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