Spicy Sriracha Noodles: 10 Minutes to the Ultimate Recipe
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What is Spicy Sriracha Noodles
This recipe for easy, quick, and VERY hot Sriracha noodles is just bang on! If you are craving something spicy yet easy to make, then this is the recipe for you. These spicy-hot, tangy, and slightly sweet Sriracha noodles are so simple it’s almost unbelievable. And you can make them in 10 minutes… if this is not a winning recipe, then I don’t know which is!
This recipe is great for tweaking too. You can customize it according to your likes and dislikes. You can add vegetables, different types of meat, and even mushrooms. It’s really all up to what you have in your pantry and how much effort you are willing to make. The key ingredient is Sriracha sauce, which gives the noodles a fiery, hot flavor. Beware, this recipe is not for the faint-hearted!
What is Sriracha Sauce?
Sriracha sauce is a Thai hot sauce or chili sauce made of red chili paste, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar. It was invented by a Thai woman in Si Acha, Thailand. It is used throughout Asia as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or topping for noodles, omelets, soup, or rice. It’s safe to say that this amazing and versatile hot sauce has taken the world by storm! Its popularity has spread throughout the world, and we love it!
Asian Inspired Meal
These noodles are not an authentic Asian recipe. Noodles are eaten throughout Asia in many countries. Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and China all have their own variations of it. They are served with bone broth and vegetables. This recipe does not originate in Asia, but the ingredients do, therefore, you can taste the Asian touch.
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Easy to Make Recipe:
This recipe’s ease is its crowning glory! The fact that this can be made in 15 minutes tops (we think 10 is enough!) means you can have this delicious meal on your table in no time. It’s great for those busy weeknights when you are out of ideas for meals and too tired to stand in front of the stove for a long time. The ingredients are also readily available and may already be in your pantry.
Make it Your Recipe:
This ‘recipe’ is so easy to customize and tweak. You can add or omit any vegetables depending upon your preference. You can use different meats, chicken, shrimp, or beef (this will up the cooking time). You can add a fried egg or a boiled one.
The choices are unlimited! Many people also serve these with toppings of various kinds, like peanuts, jalapenos (if you like it hot), coriander, or onions etc.
One Pot Recipe:
Who doesn’t love a quick one-pot recipe? Let’s be straight, we all do! A delicious dinner and no dishes to wash afterwards? That’s a win-win situation in our book! You can complete this recipe in one pot. You don’t need more than that to cook these noodles.
A Complete Meal:
This 10-minute recipe is a complete meal. Yup, you read that right! Not only is it easy to make and quick, but it’s also a complete meal. You can enjoy it as is. It doesn’t need any side dishes or sauces. Although you could top it with extra Sriracha sauce if you like.
Family Favorite:
What would you be if you found a 10-minute recipe that’s super easy to make, doesn’t require a ton of ingredients, is simple to follow, AND everyone in your family loves it? You would be pretty lucky! This is one of those recipes. You will be surprised how even the pickiest of eaters will devour this one. Kids and adults both will love this yummy meal.
What items I need to make Spicy Sriracha Noodles
Here is a list of the main kitchen equipment and utensils you will need to make this recipe.
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- Large Pot or Wok: You’ll need a large, heavy-bottomed pot or wok to cook the chicken and vegetables and boil the noodles.
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- Knife and Cutting Board: To slice and chop the vegetables and chicken.
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- Sturdy Spoon or Spatula: To stir and mix the chicken and noodles while cooking.
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- Strainer/Colander: For draining the noodles after they are boiled.
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- Measuring Spoons: To measure the various sauces in the recipe.
If you want to read up, in detail, about essential kitchen equipment that should be present in every kitchen, then visit our Kitchen Essentials page!
What ingredients are required for Spicy Sriracha Noodles
Here is the ingredient list for the recipe:
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- Egg noodles: Egg noodles are the preferred type for making most Asian noodle recipes, but if you can’t find egg noodles near you, you can use regular spaghetti.
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- Chicken: Skinless, boneless, 250 grams. Julienne the boneless chicken into thin, fine slices. Don’t know what ‘julienne’ means? Want to learn to julienne? Click here.
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- Butter: 2 tablespoons. Butter gives these noodles a rich flavor. You can use oil if you like. Sesamea or peanut oil is preferred.
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- Chili Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon. It isn’t called Spicy for nothing! Adding chili flakes to the sauce will give it a fiery kick.
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- Eggs: 2 large. The eggs add an Asian touch and a sunny yellow color.
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- Capsicum: 1 large, sliced.
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- Green Onions: Chopped. Green onions give these noodles a lovely, earthy, warm flavor and delicious aroma. They also add a bright color.
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- Brown sugar: 1 teaspoon. Adding sugar does not make the dish sweet. It helps to enhance the flavor and also complements the salty sauces.
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- Soy sauce: 3 teaspoons. Soy sauce is essential for Asian cuisine. This will lend an authentic flavor to the noodles.
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- Sriracha sauce: 2 teaspoons. The star of the dish, the Sriracha sauce, will give it the spicy kick these noodles are famous for. The unique taste of the Sriracha sauce is what makes this dish shine.
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- Cilantro: A handful for garnish
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- Oil: 1 tablespoon.
How to Make Spicy Sriracha Noodles
Now, let’s get started with the recipe!
Process Part 1:
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- Add water to your pan or wok and heat it till it starts to bubble around the edges lightly and it is slightly steaming. Turn off the heat.
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- Now add 2 tablespoons of oil to the water and stir well.
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- Add the egg noodles after breaking them in half.
- Stir it well. Remember to keep the flame off.
- Do not cover the pan. Let the noodles sit in the slightly hot water for about 5-6 minutes.
- Check if the noodles are done after 5-6 minutes. They should be ready; if not, leave them in the water for another 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the noodles through a colander or sieve to remove them from the hot water.
Process Part 2:
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- Preheat the pan and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Here, we are using a high-quality nonstick pan. ( affiliate link) Let the butter melt slightly, but don’t cook it because that can lead to it burning. We have used pure butter and not margarine. Don’t use margarine in this recipe, as they both differ. Read our blog post on the difference between butter and margarine if you want to find out more.
- Add in the chicken, and saute.
- Add one tablespoon of oil and add the eggs. On a high flame, mix the eggs so they get scrambled and fully cooked.
- Next, add the capsicum to the pan and sauté.
- Add 3 teaspoons of soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of Sriracha sauce. Sriracha sauce is spicy, so you adjust it according to your taste. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Add one teaspoon of brown sugar.
- You can adjust soy sauce according to your taste. Here, we are adding 2 more teaspoons of soy sauce. Remember, soy sauce is quite salty, so add salt carefully.
- Add red chili flakes and sauté again.
- Now add the prepared egg noodles and turn off the flame. Mix the noodles with the chicken and vegetables thoroughly. You can do this with your hands, too.
- Now add the spring onions and fresh coriander to garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
If you are in search of more delicious chicken recipes, then look no further! Try our yummy Chicken Pakora recipe for a crispy snack, or our top-rated fusion Chinese Chicken Manchurian & Egg Fried Rice recipe!
What are the Pro Tips for Spicy Sriracha Noodles
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- Never add rice or egg noodles to boiling water because they get soggy. Don’t leave them in the hot water for a long time. Watch closely and check when done.
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- When the egg is added to a recipe, cook it thoroughly, as it can leave an ‘eggy’ smell if undercooked.
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- Chicken, shrimp, prawn, and liver require very little cooking time. Avoid overcooking them as they will get tough.
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- Add the egg noodles to your chicken and vegetable mixture right at the end to avoid breaking the noodles.
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- Adding sesame or peanut oil at the end of cooking will give a unique fragrance and taste to the dish.
How to Serve Spicy Sriracha Noodles
These noodles are a treat for any noodle/pasta lover! You can serve them on their own, they can be enjoyed as is, but if you want to be fancy, you can add some toppings to them:
Peanuts: A handful of salted peanuts as a topping will add a delicious salty crunch.
Jalapenos: If you want an even healthier dose of spice, then you can add thinly sliced jalapenos. But beware, you’re going to be breathing fire!
Peanut Butter & Sriracha Sauce: To take the heat up a notch, mix in some Sriracha with a dollop of peanut butter (you can use crunchy or smooth) and add on to your noodles. This will add a whole lot of sweet, salt, and spice to your noodles.
Fried Egg: For a little more protein and decadence, fry an egg and top your noodles with it.
What are different Variations of Spicy Sriracha Noodles
The beauty of this recipe is that it’s completely customizable! You can make changes, increase or decrease ingredients, add more spice, reduce the spice, add more sauces…! It’s completely your choice.
Choose a Different Meat: The recipe is just as good when made with shrimp or prawn, and beef too. When cooking with beef, the cooking time will increase.
Add More Vegetables: There are so many vegetables that can be added to this recipe. Broccoli, corn, carrots, peas, snow peas, onions, cabbage, and mushrooms. You can pick and choose what you like.
Mix up the Spices: If you don’t like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce or chili flakes. If you like it hot, add more!
Different Noodles: You can also try this recipe with different varieties of noodles.
Spicy Sriracha Noodles Final Call
This spicy Sriracha noodle recipe is fire! You and your whole family are going to love this recipe. Added brownie points for it being quick and easy to make. You can tweak it according to your own or your family’s liking, too. The combination of the spicy Sriracha sauce, chicken cooked in butter, and brown sugar gives a unique flavor to the dish.
It’s amazing how such a simple and easy-to-follow recipe can yield such an amazing result. You’re going to be craving these all the time!
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