Rice Noodle Stir Fry Vegetables (Printable View)

Tender rice noodles with crisp vegetables in savory sauce. Quick, vibrant, and 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 (use gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce for vegan)
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tbsp light brown sugar
13 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
14 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
17 - Lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Soak the rice noodles in warm water according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. 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. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just crisp-tender.
05 - Add the drained rice noodles and bean sprouts to the wok. Pour over the sauce.
06 - Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are well coated and heated through.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with spring onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits every flavor button in one go salty, sweet, tangy, and just a little bit of heat that makes your lips tingle
  • From soaking noodles to sitting down at the table takes exactly 30 minutes, which is less time than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
  • Rice noodles keep absorbing liquid even after they're cooked, so don't be afraid to add a splash of water if things start looking dry while you're tossing
  • A really hot wok is what gives stir fries that caramelized, slightly smoky flavor, so don't be shy with the heat
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the heat, because stir fries happen fast once you start cooking
  • Dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced, add an incredible umami punch that makes this taste even more restaurant-worthy

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