Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup water
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or raw brown sugar or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (or ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
For the Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8-10 ounces uncooked noodles (any type)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
For Serving:
- Sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl or jar, combine ⅓ cup water, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and ½ teaspoon chili flakes. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop all vegetables into strips or similarly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the aromatics and vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and sliced green onions, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until vegetables are softened but still crisp. If the pan gets too dry or the veggies start to stick, add a splash of water or vegetable broth to prevent burning.
- Prepare the noodles: While the vegetables cook, soak the uncooked noodles in hot water following the package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles well.
- Combine noodles and sauce with vegetables: Add the cooked and drained noodles into the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to ensure the noodles are evenly coated and heated through. For a stronger flavor, add more soy sauce to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the stir fry noodles with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your quick, nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with raw brown sugar or coconut sugar for sweetness.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- If you prefer crunchy vegetables, reduce the cooking time slightly.
- Any type of noodles work well, including rice noodles, egg noodles, or soba noodles.
- Add a splash of vegetable broth or water if the pan gets too dry to avoid burning the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
