Something you might not know about me, is that I'm a savory over sweet kind of girl. If your offering me a cinnamon bun or a crispy piece of friend schnitzel, 9 times out of 10, I'm down for the schnitzel! So for those days that I want a comforting savory snack, or those nights when it's just dinner for me, I'll be making these quick chili oil noodles with a fried egg. They are lightly spicy and bursting with umami flavor. Totally crave worthy. The best part is, they take only 10 minutes to make!
Ingredients:
- Noodles- I like to use ramen noodles for this recipe but you can use any kind of noodles for example Udon or rice noodles.
- Oil
- Egg
- Chili oil crisp- I use a ready made chili oil crisp. Feel free to make your own! Just keep in mind you might have to adjust the amount, depending on how spicy it is.
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Rice Vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
How to make quick chili oil noodles with a fried egg
Cook the noodles according to package directions. While the noodles are cooking, heat a skillet over medium-low, allowing it to fully pre-heat (3-5 minutes). Add the olive oil (or fat of choice) and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Crack the egg into the frying pan and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is still liquid (sunny side up). Remove the egg from the pan and place onto a plate.
To the same skillet, add the chili crisp, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the sesame seeds and mix well. Add in the strained cooked noodles and toss them in the sauce until they are evenly coated. Transfer the noodles to a bowl and top with the fried egg and sliced scallions. Enjoy!
FAQ's on chili crisp
I've been seeing chili crisp take the Western world by storm. What is it??
Chili crisp is a condiment made from chilis fried in hot oil with other add in's such as garlic, shallots, and Szechuan peppercorns.
Where to buy it?
I get mine on Amazon! I've also seen it in some grocery stores that have a wide selection of products.
Can you make it?
Yes! I have not tried to make it myself yet, but for no reason. It looks fairly simple!
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- While the noodles are cooking, heat a skillet over medium-low, allowing it to fully pre-heat (3-5 minutes). Add the olive oil (or fat of choice) and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Crack the egg into the frying pan and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is still liquid (sunny side up). Remove the egg from the pan and place onto a plate.
- To the same skillet, add the chili crisp, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the sesame seeds and mix well. Add in the strained cooked noodles and toss them in the sauce until they are evenly coated.
- Transfer the noodles to a bowl and top with the fried egg and sliced scallions.
