Thai Stir-Fried Noodles With Vegetables
A flavorful Thai-style noodle dish with ample vegetables can be prepared in under 30 minutes, with optional added protein.
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Instructions
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Start boiling lightly salted water for 5 to 8 ounces of Chinese wheat or egg noodles. Cook noodles until al dente, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
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Combine 3 tablespoons each of fresh lime juice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice or white wine vinegar, along with 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1.5 to 2 teaspoons sugar, 0.25 tablespoon white pepper, and 0.5 to 0.75 teaspoon crushed chile; stir until sugar dissolves.
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Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 to 3 teaspoons grated galangal or ginger, and 0.25 cup chopped shallots or purple onion for 1 minute.
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Add 1 medium carrot (matchsticks) and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the sauce; stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
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Stir in 5 to 8 sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 small head broccoli florets, 1 small thinly sliced red pepper, and 3 to 4 more tablespoons of sauce. Continue stir-frying for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften and broccoli is bright green and crisp.
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Add the cooked noodles and remaining sauce. Lift and turn to combine with vegetables, then stir-fry for 3 to 5 more minutes until noodles reach desired texture.
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Fold in 2 cups bean sprouts during the last minute of cooking.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, or chile as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or coriander.