Name: Easy Chili Garlic Udon Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 packs fresh udon noodles; 2 green onions, sliced

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Key Takeaways
Why These Easy Noodles Belong in Your Weeknight Rotation
The Bold Flavor Combo That Elevates This Dish
Quick and Easy Recipes That Actually Deliver
Easy Recipes That Adapt to Your Mood
Weeknight Dinner Recipes for the Win
Betty’s Final Thoughts on This Flavorful Favorite

Key Takeaways

This recipe for chili garlic udon noodles is fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want to keep in your back pocket for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, it delivers bold, spicy flavor in under 15 minutes.

Why These Easy Noodles Belong in Your Weeknight Rotation

If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for easy recipes that pack serious punch. These chili garlic udon noodles do just that. In fact, I made them twice in one week after first trying them! With rich garlic notes, the perfect level of spice, and springy noodles, this dish is comfort food that’s exciting enough to crave again and again.

The Bold Flavor Combo That Elevates This Dish

What sets this apart from other quick dinners is the flavor harmony. The combination of chili garlic sauce, dark soy, and sesame oil hits every note—spicy, umami, and just a touch sweet. Even better, it’s one of those food receipt easy recipes where the ingredients are likely already in your kitchen.

Quick and Easy Recipes That Actually Deliver

We all love the idea of quick and easy recipes, but not all of them live up to the hype. This one does. It takes less than 15 minutes start to finish, and that includes boiling the noodles. Pair it with sautéed bok choy or top it with a runny egg for an elevated twist on your usual weeknight dinner recipes.

Easy Recipes That Adapt to Your Mood

One reason I return to this recipe from Betty Cooks is its versatility. Want to make it vegan? Just skip the oyster sauce. Need protein? Toss in some tofu or shredded chicken. The recipe is simple, the ingredients are flexible, and the final result always satisfies. It’s one of those sweet easy recipes in spirit—it’s comforting, quick, and always hits the spot.

Weeknight Dinner Recipes for the Win

Sometimes dinner recipes need to work hard without looking like it. This one’s got you. It’s bold, flavorful, and surprisingly hearty. Perfect for when you want something soul-warming without spending all evening in the kitchen. It even stands up as a leftover—if you’re lucky enough to have any.

Betty’s Final Thoughts on This Flavorful Favorite

At Betty Cooks, we believe that easy recipes should still be exciting. This chili garlic udon is proof you don’t need complicated techniques or long ingredient lists to make something crave-worthy. Add this to your rotation and you’ll wonder how you lived without it.