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Green Ginger Rice Noodles

A fresh and flexible noodle dish bursting with the zing of ginger and the comfort of noodles, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Aromatics
  • 8 oz Rice noodles medium width, soaked until pliable Ensure they are just pliable to prevent mushiness.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, finely grated Provides clean heat.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Aromatic companion to ginger.
Vegetables
  • 2-3 cups Greens (spinach, snow peas, scallions, cilantro, bell pepper, broccolini or zucchini) Choose your preferred mix.
Protein (Optional)
  • 1 cup Protein (tofu, shrimp, chicken, edamame, or a fried egg on top) Pick one or more protein sources.
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce or tamari Use for flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar Adds tang.
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice Freshens up the dish.
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup For sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Finish with a drizzle.
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes or chili crisp Add spice, optional.
Cooking and Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil For stir frying.
  • 1 lime Lime wedges For serving.
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds Garnish for crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped Fresh herb for garnish.
  • 2 tbsp Scallions, chopped Garnish for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water until just pliable. Drain and set aside.
  2. Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic.
  3. Slice the chosen greens thinly for quick cooking.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add neutral oil.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Add the chosen protein to the pan and cook until just done.
  4. Stir in the green vegetables and toss for 1-2 minutes until bright and crisp-tender.
  5. Add the drained noodles directly to the pan.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss to coat. If the noodles absorb the sauce, add a tablespoon of water to loosen.
  7. Finish with lime juice, chopped herbs, and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

For added flavor, consider swirling in caramelized onion jam into the sauce. Store leftover noodles and sauce separately for meal prep.