Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Tender rice noodles stir-fried with fragrant garlic in a savory soy glaze, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), 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 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 sliced green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the drained rice noodles to the wok and toss gently, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 4: Remove from heat, toss in 2 sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving warm.