Easy Szechuan Noodles: A Bold 30-Minute Delight
Easy Szechuan Noodles are bold, spicy, and full of flavor. This quick Asian dinner takes under 30 minutes to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) noodles – ramen, rice noodles, or spaghetti
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- ½ cup cabbage, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili oil or chili paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed (optional)
- 1 cup cooked chicken strips
- ½ cup tofu cubes or shrimp
Instructions
- Boil noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, and Szechuan peppercorns.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Stir in cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp and heat through.
- Add noodles and pour the sauce over. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts. Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is great for busy weeknights.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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