Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Noodles:
- 8-12 ounces dried noodles (like udon, soba, ramen, rice, lo mein, or thin spaghetti)
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed or thinly sliced
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or other protein of your choice)
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, mushrooms, etc.) – select what you like!
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
Garnishes (optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
Instructions:
Prep work:
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and toss lightly with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Slice or cube your protein.
- Chop vegetables of your choice.
- Whisk all your sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
Cook your protein (if using):
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Cook protein in batches until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables:
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan.
- Add the onion and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened.
- Add your other chosen vegetables (start with harder ones that need longer cooking). Stir-fry 3-5 minutes, or until just tender-crisp.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Combine everything:
- Return the cooked protein to the pan.
- Add the cooked noodles and the sauce.
- Toss everything together over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly (about 1-2 minutes).
Garnish and serve:
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, or your desired toppings.
Tips & Customizations:
- Noodle choices: Experiment with different noodles to see what you prefer!
- Vegetarian/Vegan: Substitute tofu or omit protein entirely. Add extra vegetables for a hearty dish.
- Spice things up: Add more red pepper flakes, a drizzle of sriracha, or chili oil.
- Make it saucier: Double the sauce recipe for extra-saucy noodles.
- Leftovers: Leftovers are tasty but store noodles and sauce separately to maintain texture.
