Spicy garlic vegetable noodles 🍝

 Spicy Garlic Vegetable Noodles in 7 easy steps 

 

These spicy garlic vegetable noodles are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making them a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:

- 8 ounces (225g) dry noodles (such as udon, soba, or rice noodles)

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

- 1 medium carrot, julienned

- 1 medium bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced

- 1 cup broccoli florets

- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free option)

- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)

- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

- 1 tablespoon sesame oil

- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

- Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1. Cook the noodles:

 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop further cooking. Set aside.

Step 2. Prepare the sauce:

 In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Step 3. Stir-fry the vegetables:

 In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

 Add the julienned carrots, sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant in color.

Step 4. Add the noodles:

 Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss them together with the vegetables.

Step 5. Pour the sauce: 

Drizzle the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly with the sauce. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.

Step 6. Serve: 

Remove the wok from heat. Garnish the spicy garlic vegetable noodles with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 7. Enjoy:

Serve the delicious spicy garlic vegetable noodles hot and enjoy the flavorful blend of spices, garlic, and fresh vegetables!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins like tofu, mushrooms, or even some crushed peanuts for extra crunch. Enjoy your delightful and spicy garlic vegetable noodles!