Quick Indonesian-Inspired Noodle Stir Fry with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A vibrant and quick stir fry featuring noodles tossed with garlic, chili, and savory Indonesian spices for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Indonesian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 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 380 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Indonesian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced red chili
3, chopped scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced red chili to the oil, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Toss in the drained noodles along with 3 chopped scallions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis). Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 cup fresh bean sprouts for crunch.
Step 6: Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.