Looking for a vegan-friendly, spicy noodle dish that is packed with flavor? Look no further than our Crispy chili, sesame noodles! This dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy casual mid-week dinner with friends (our recipe serves 4 people).
The noodles are stir-fried with mushrooms, broccoli, and a spicy sauce made with chili peppers, garlic, and ginger. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for added flavor and freshness.
If you love spicy food, you’ll love these Spicy Vegan Mushroom and Broccoli Noodles! The chili peppers add a nice heat to the dish, but it’s not too overwhelming. The mushrooms and broccoli add a savory and earthy flavor, while the noodles provide a satisfying chew.
This dish is also very versatile. If you want to add more colour , you can add other vegetables, such as carrots, bell peppers, or onions, to the stir-fry. You can also adjust the level of spice to your taste. If you like your food extra spicy, add more chili peppers to the sauce. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the number of chili peppers.
Feed your friends – Crispy chili, sesame noodles. They won’t disappoint!
Crispy chili, sesame noodles
Ingredients
- Mushroons
- Stem broccoli
- Chinese/japanese/korean wheat noodles shaohsing cooking wine OR rice wine vinegar
For the Sauce:
- 1.5 tablespoons white tahini
- 1 tablespoon lao gan ma
- 1/2 tablespoon fragrant roasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon shaoxing shaohsing cooking wine OR rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Sautee some mushrooms with a pinch of salt in a pan on high heat with salt until slightly charred. Turn off the heat and add some pepper
- Shallow boil some chopped tender stem broccoli (or any hard green veggie) for 6-7 mins until cooked, but still crunchy
- Boil chinese/japanese/korean wheat noodles in water until cooked
For the Sauce:
- Mix everything until you have a thick, consistent paste; only after doing this, add 6-8 tablespoons of hot water used to cook the noodles, and then mix again
To Finish:
- Put the noodles into the sauce, and top with the mushrooms, veggies, chopped cilantro, and crispy fried onions
