When your stomach’s growling but your wallet’s nearly empty, this Spicy Garlic Noodles recipe comes to the rescue. Made with basic pantry ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for late-night hunger pangs or lazy-day meals.
Ingredients
- Instant noodles (1 packet, any brand)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp oil (any kind)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Chopped spring onions, egg, leftover veggies
Method
- Boil the noodles (skip the seasoning packet if you want a cleaner flavor). Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat oil and add minced garlic. Sauté until golden.
- Add chili flakes, soy sauce, and any extras (like veggies or a beaten egg).
- Toss in the noodles and stir well until coated and slightly crispy.
- Top with spring onions or sesame seeds if you have them.
And there you have it: a satisfying, street-style snack made from what’s already in your kitchen.
Budget bites have never tasted this bold.
Spicy Garlic Noodles prove you don’t need a big budget to enjoy big flavor—just a few ingredients, a little heat, and a whole lot of taste.
