For those nights when you’re craving spicy, warming Chinese inspired noodles, but don’t want to wait for takeout.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed
• 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (make sure to use GF, if needed)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter or tahini
• 8 ounces Chinese style egg noodles, or rice noodles
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 pound ground chicken or pork
• 2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped
• black pepper
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

• 1. To make the chili oil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/3 cup sesame oil, the garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and very carefully transfer the oil to a heat proof bowl or glass jar.