Chili Garlic Noodles: How it should be!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: basil

Parsley is a common herb, while basil is often less expensive.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Add linguine to the boiling water and stir until it returns to a full boil.

Set a timer for one minute less than the package instructions for cooking time.

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over low heat.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook slowly to infuse the oil, about 3-4 minutes, until garlic is golden but not brown.

Add minced anchovies to the skillet and cook until they dissolve and integrate into the oil.

Stir the garlic and anchovies together, allowing the anchovies to fry slightly as they dry out.

Once the garlic is golden and the anchovies are integrated, add ground dried chilies and cook until fragrant, then turn off the heat.

Once the pasta is cooked, use tongs to transfer it directly from the pot to the skillet, bringing some pasta water with it.

Turn the heat back on and mix the pasta with the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

Add butter and oyster sauce to the pasta and mix well to combine.

Optionally, add a handful of thai basil for freshness and mix gently before serving.

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