Stir-Fried Noodles with Spicy Citrus and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A lively stir-fry combining tender noodles with a bright, spicy citrus sesame sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice noodles, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3, sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp grated ginger
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 cup, trimmed snap peas

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 8-10 minutes until tender but still firm, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 cup trimmed snap peas to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in the drained rice noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and sauce evenly coats all ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.