Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Delicately stir-fried rice noodles tossed with fragrant garlic, fresh chili, and a savory soy sauce glaze for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegan), ready in about 35 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 320 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced fresh red chili
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 stalks, chopped green onions
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable but not mushy, then drain well.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced fresh red chili, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the drained rice noodles to the wok, tossing gently for 2 minutes to warm through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Continue tossing for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Taste and season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.