5 Minute Lemongrass and Garlic Chilli Oil Udon

    5m prep time
    10m total time
    Easy level
    9 ingredients

This dish is the culinary equivalent of a power nap. Short, intense, and incredibly restorative. By using pre-cooked vacuum-sealed udon noodles, you skip the boiling wait time and head straight for the flavour. We’re talking about thick, bouncy noodles slicked in a DIY aromatic oil that hits every sensory note

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Heat the chilli oil in a saucepan. Try to take the oil from the top as well as the chilli bits to prevent it from being overly spicy and to create a good sauce to coat the noodles. Once hot, add the minced lemongrass and minced garlic and fry for 20 secs. Then turn off the heat.

Step 2

Add the sugar and a little salt. Mix well, making sure the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to the packet instructions. If they are the vacuum-pack variety, you can pop them into a bowl and rinse them under warm water to unstick them.

Step 4

Once the udon are cooked, drain (if needed) and place them into the chilli oil pan. Toss until the noodles are fully coated in the chilli oil.

Step 5

Divide the noodles between two bowls and top with freshly chopped coriander and a few chopped cashew nuts (if using) and a wedge of lime.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced (blend with the lemongrass if you wish) 1 x Sainsbury's Large Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 1kg
  • Sea Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 300g Udon Noodles 1 x Sainsbury's Udon Noodles Quick To Cook x2 300g
  • 15g Coriander, finely chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 2 tbsp Chilli Crisp Oil 1 x itsu Crispy Chilli Oil 100g
  • 4 tbsp Cashew Nuts, or peanuts, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Cashew Kernels 200g
  • 1 Lemongrass Stalk, topped and tailed, finely minced (use a blender if you wish) 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Lemongrass Sticks x2
  • 2 Lime, wedges 1 x Sainsbury's Limes x1
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