Thai Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles with Basil and Peanuts

As I have said several times before Thai food is my favorite after Italian (and of course Indian) cuisine. I like everything about the cuisine - the ingredients used, the flavor, the way it is cooked, the fresh herbs and aromatic spices and above all the way it tastes. Another reason for my soft corner for Thai food is the familiar spices that inspire flavors similar to my very own Indian cuisine. Among the different Thai dishes the variety of curries definitely top the charts. The unique burst of flavors and the gorgeous color is so appealing and appetizing. Hubs, kiddo and I are all BIG into noodles so the Pad-Thais and other kinds are definitely the highlight of our trip to any Thai restaurant or takeout. I have shared quite a few Thai recipes that you can see here and this is my very own version of spicy Thai noodles with aggressive yet subtle flavors and simple basic ingredients. The chilli-garlic oil is definitely the highlight of the recipe. It gives the noodles the clean and crisp taste and yet the spicy kick it renders definitely kicks it up a couple of notches.

Ingredients: serves 4-6

Angel hair pasta/linguine/soba noodles		12 oz
Oil		5 tbsp ( I use canola)
Garlic- Ginger		1 tbsp, minced
Red chilli flakes		1 1/2 tbsp (or to taste)
Rice wine vinegar/balsamic		1 tsp
Brown or plain sugar		1-2 tbsp
Soy sauce		2-4 tbsp
For Garnish:
Carrot		2 medium peeled and shredded
Green onions		3-4 choped
Peanuts		dry roasted and crushed 1/4 cup
Basil leaves		10-12 julienned
Cilantro/Mint leaves		1 tbsp (optional)
Lime wedges		few

Method:
1. Cook the pasta aldente as per package direction. Drain and set aside in a large glass bowl.
2. In a small saucepan mix in the oil, garlic, ginger and chilli flakes. Simmer on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes. Take it off the heat and cool down to room temperature. Strain the oil.
3. In  the oil, add in the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and whisk till everything combines. Add the oil mix to the pasta bowl and mix/ toss till all pasta is coated with the oil. Check for seasoning.
4. You can serve it either right-away with all the garnishes above of your choice or it can be refrigerated for 2-4 hours too. ENJOY!
Slightly inspired from here

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