Hot oil noodles (Instant Ramen)
Ingredients
Infused oil
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- ½ star anise optional
- pinch fennel seeds optional
- pinch szechuan peppercorns optional
Extra seasoning
- 1 tbsp black Chinese vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Noodles and toppings
- ½ scallions chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tbsp Korean chili flakes optional for some added heat
- 1 pack instant ramen (e.g. spicy instant noodle is preferred)
- handful veggies of your choice (bean sprouts, bok choy etc)
Instructions
Prep
- Prepare your spices, if you are not using any spices then don't worry, skip this step.
- chop some scallions and mince some garlic. Set aside.
- Wash any veggies of your choice, boil some water.
Cooking the noodles
- Boil your veggies and noodles and cook to your desired doneness. Put noodle and veggies into a bowl. Then add in your spice powder, Korean chili flakes some chopped scallions and minced garlic.
- In another pot, add oil and your spices. Turn the heat to medium-low. Let the spices continue to infuse the oil.
- Once you can smell the fragrance from spices, take the spices out.
- Pour your hot oil onto the noodles.
- Add in soy sauce and some black Chinese vinegar, mix and enjoy!