Rice Noodle Stir Fry (Printable)
Tender rice noodles with crisp vegetables in a savory sesame-soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Rice Noodles
01 - 8.8 oz dried rice noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 3.5 oz snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz bean sprouts
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tbsp light brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Soak the rice noodles in warm water according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then add garlic and onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add carrot, bell pepper, and snap peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Add the drained rice noodles and bean sprouts to the wok. Pour the sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
06 - Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes using tongs or chopsticks until noodles are well coated and heated through.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with spring onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce creates that glossy restaurant style coating that makes everything taste better than takeout
- You can use whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
- The entire dish comes together in the time it takes to set the table
02 -
- Over soaked noodles will disintegrate the second they touch your wok
- Crowding the pan drops the temperature and turns stir fry into steamed vegetables
- Wait until the very last second to add bean sprouts or they become limp and sad
03 -
- Chop all vegetables before turning on any heat
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby to deglaze if things start sticking