Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Spicy Chili-Garlic Sauce

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

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Tender rice noodles tossed in a spicy chili-garlic sauce with crisp vegetables for a quick and flavorful Asian stir fry. This Asian-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 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 340 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
3, chopped green onions
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until pliable but not fully soft; drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 cup shredded carrot and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Toss in the drained rice noodles and stir gently.
Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl; pour over noodles and vegetables.
Step 6: Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the noodles and heat through.
Step 7: Remove from heat and fold in 3 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 8: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.