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Chinese Fried Noodles

Chinese Fried Noodles are a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. This dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine and comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The combination of chewy noodles, garlic, and sesame flavors makes it irresistible, and it’s easily customizable with chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu. A simple one-pan meal that tastes just like takeout, but fresher and healthier.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 oz egg noodles or lo mein noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add carrot, bell pepper, and cabbage. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Add the cooked noodles to the pan, tossing to combine with the vegetables.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well until noodles are coated and heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 11gFat: 12g

Notes

For extra protein, add chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu when stir-frying.
Adjust sauce to taste by adding more soy sauce for saltiness or hoisin for sweetness.
Great served with spring rolls or as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.

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