Fiery Garlic Chili Oil Noodles Recipe: A Spicy Delight

Ingredients

• 1 small head garlic, finely chopped
• 2 smaller shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 8 oz (226 g) rice noodles
• 3 tbsps sesame seeds
• 3 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped fresh Thai or regular basil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions
• ¾ cup (180 ml) sesame or peanut oil
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) tamari or soy sauce
• 1-3 tbsps crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (Gochugaru) (optional)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼-½ tsp cayenne pepper, to taste