Description
These Thai Rice Noodles are light, flavorful, and packed with authentic Thai flavors. Stir-fried in a savory-sweet sauce with fresh vegetables and protein of your choice, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Serve it as a main dish or a delicious side!
Ingredients
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For the Noodles:
- 8 oz rice noodles (thin or wide, your choice)
- 4 cups hot water
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for authentic flavor)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or palm sugar)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup protein of choice (shrimp, chicken, tofu, or beef)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Place rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 5-7 minutes until softened but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Ingredients:
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add your protein of choice and cook until fully cooked (about 3-5 minutes for shrimp or chicken).
- Push everything to one side and pour in the beaten egg. Scramble until cooked, then mix it with the other ingredients.
- Cook the Noodles:
- Add the drained rice noodles to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, and green onions. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Transfer to serving plates and top with chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of sesame oil at the end.
- Want it spicier? Add sriracha or Thai chili paste.
- Make it vegetarian: Skip the fish sauce and use tofu as your protein.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg