Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Spicy Tamarind Sauce and Vegetables

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

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A vibrant stir-fry of rice noodles tossed with crisp vegetables in a tangy and spicy tamarind sauce. This Thai-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs rice noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
3 stalks green onions, sliced
2 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain well.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 julienned large carrot; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4: Add the drained rice noodles, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 5: Stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before removing from heat. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.