Step 1

In a large heatproof bowl, combine chilli powder (or flakes), garlic and sugar.

Step 2

Heat oil in a small saucepan until very hot. Oil is hot enough when small ripples start to form on the surface of the oil or it starts to smoke a little.

Step 3

Carefully, pour hot oil into the bowl of chilli garlic mixture. Mix well with a pair of chopsticks then stir in soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil. Divide this chilli garlic sauce into two large serving bowls.

Step 4

Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Usually, the noodles take about 3 minutes to cook.

Step 5

Add cooked noodles into the bowl of prepared chilli garlic sauce. Top with coriander, spring onions and crispy chilli oil (if using) then serve.

Step 6

Mix thoroughly before eating.