Chinese Stir-fried Noodles
This Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious dish that combines flavored noodles with fresh vegetables and your choice of protein. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be customized according to your taste.
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan or wok
- 1 spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chinese egg noodles or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup protein of choice (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu), sliced thinly
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add your choice of protein, cooking until it is no longer pink (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add the cooked noodles along with the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
- Finally, add the chopped green onions and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnishing with more green onions if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites or what you have on hand.
Adjust the soy sauce and seasoning levels based on your taste preference.
To make it vegetarian, ensure the sauces and the protein are suitable for vegetarians.