Garlic-Ginger Scallion Stir-Fry Noodles
A quick Asian fusion noodle dish bursting with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and vibrant scallions tossed in a savory soy sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and drained rice noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
- 4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering; add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Step 2: Add the drained 8 oz soaked rice noodles and 4 sliced scallions to the skillet; toss gently to combine.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently until noodles are heated through and coated evenly with sauce.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving warm.









