Chili OIl Noodles

There are SO many different variations of chili oil noodles. I personally love the flavor of the spicy oil mixed in with garlic and butter and a touch of soy sauce, but I make different versions all the time depending on what I have at home or what I'm in the mood for.

Sometimes I add Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar to cut the fat from the butter and it's the best umami flavor bomb ever. Parmesan cheese is also amazing as a topping..same with crispy garlic or a fried egg!! One more thing. Cooking the noodles in chicken broth or adding a splash of broth into the mixture is also a major upgrade for adding even more flavor.

What you need:

• 1/2 lb noodles of choice
• 3 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2-3 tbsp chili oil (start with less if you don't like spicy food)
• 1/4 cup rough chopped scallions or parsley
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

What to do:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
2. Gently cook the garlic in the butter and chili oil until fragrant. I use a medium heat setting and turn it down to low once the garlic is translucent and soft.
3. Add the noodles and fresh green herbs to the sauce and sprinkle in the soy sauce as you toss to combine it all. If you didn't salt your noodle water or if you're not using soy sauce, you may need to season with a little salt.