About This Recipe
This noodle dish features stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables in a savory sauce. It uses traditional Asian cooking techniques to create a balanced meal suitable for new year celebrations. Total preparation and cooking time is approximately 30 minutes, yielding 4 servings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses versatile pantry ingredients
- Customizable vegetable combinations
- Quick cooking process
- Adaptable protein options
- Balanced savory-sweet flavor profile
Ingredients
- 300g dried rice noodles
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 150g carrots, julienned
- 200g cabbage, shredded
- 100g bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Step by Step Instructions
- Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until pliable but firm. Drain well.
- Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and carrots. Stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage and stir-fry 2 more minutes until vegetables crisp-tender.
- Push vegetables to side of wok. Add drained noodles to center.
- Pour soy sauce and oyster sauce over noodles. Toss to combine.
- Add bean sprouts and green onions. Toss everything together.
- Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until noodles are tender.
- Remove from heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
FAQ
Can I use other noodles?
Yes. Udon, soba, or egg noodles can substitute with adjusted cooking times.
How can I add protein?
Cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be added during step 4.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify oyster sauce gluten status.
You Must Know
- High heat prevents noodle sticking and ensures proper texture
- Undersoaking noodles prevents mushiness during stir-frying
- Mise en place is critical for efficient stir-frying
- Sauce ingredients should be measured and combined beforehand
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat in wok or skillet over medium-high heat with splash of water
- Microwaving causes uneven heating and texture changes
- Freezing not recommended – noodles become grainy upon thawing