Stir-Fried Noodles with Garlic Chilli Oil and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Quick stir-fried noodles tossed in a fragrant garlic chili oil with crisp-tender vegetables, delivering a spicy and aromatic Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs dry 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 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 dry rice noodles
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 8 oz dry rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable but not fully soft, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes, frying for 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden brown and fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Add the drained noodles to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Toss vigorously for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and coated evenly with the sauce.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame oil for an added nutty aroma.
6. Step 6: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.