Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Quick stir-fried noodles tossed in a spicy garlic sauce with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an addictive Asian-inspired meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired noodle recipe (vegan), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs dried 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 350 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 Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz dried rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the drained noodles to the wok and toss gently for 1 minute to warm through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Continue tossing for 2-3 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp toasted sesame oil over the noodles. Toss with 3 thinly sliced scallions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.