A simple yet tasty one bowl Easy Chili Garlic Oil Noodles | Chinese Vegan Recipe

chili oil

🥗Healthier: homemade chili oil

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Homemade chili oil can be made with less oil and more spices, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while spaghetti is a cost-effective substitute.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while cashews are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

Blanch bok choy in boiling water for a few minutes.

Cook thick wheat noodles in boiling water until chewy, according to preference.

Transfer cooked noodles to a bowl.

Add sesame seeds, salt, chili flakes, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar to the bowl with noodles.

Pour sizzling hot oil over the mixture to cook down and mix everything together.

Optionally add chili bean paste and chili garlic sauce for more spice and mix again.

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