Veggie Garlic Noodles
Veggie Garlic Noodles are quick to make and perfect for a satisfying meal. Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein sources like tofu, chicken, or shrimp. It's a versatile and flavorful dish. Enjoy!
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 4 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (thinly sliced)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the bell pepper and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat the noodles and veggies evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, until everything is heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sliced green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Garlic noodles come together quickly, so it's helpful to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the vegetables beforehand.
- Whenever possible, use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor. You can store ginger in the freezer and grate it from frozen for convenience.
- Rice noodles work great for this dish, but you can also use other types of noodles like udon, soba, or egg noodles. Cook them according to the package instructions and drain well before using.
- Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on your preferences and what's in season. Mushrooms, broccoli, snow peas, or baby corn are excellent choices.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness in your noodles. Start with a small amount and add more if you like it hotter.
- Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat for a short time to retain their crispiness and vibrant colors. Overcooking can result in soggy vegetables.
- A wok or a large, deep skillet works best for stir-frying noodles, as it provides ample space for tossing and cooking evenly.
- Stir-frying is a quick cooking method. Make sure your wok or skillet is hot before adding ingredients and stir-fry everything rapidly to avoid overcooking.
- When adding the sauce to the noodles and veggies, make sure to distribute it evenly for consistent flavor.
- Garnish your Veggie Garlic Noodles with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs like cilantro for added freshness and texture.
- If you'd like to make this a heartier meal, you can add tofu, tempeh, or your favorite plant-based protein source. Simply cook the protein separately and combine it with the noodles at the end.