Description
Cilantro lime noodle stir-fry delivers fresh Asian-inspired flavors with zesty complexity. Quick and easy weeknight meals combine tangy lime, herbal cilantro, and tender noodles for a delightful dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5.2 ounces (147 grams) noodles of choice
- ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ shallot or red onion, finely chopped
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ tablespoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
- 1.5 to 2 tablespoons vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
Cooking Liquid:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Partially cook the noodles, ensuring they maintain a slightly firm texture. Quickly rinse under cold water to halt further cooking and prevent clumping, then set aside in a separate bowl.
- Craft a vibrant flavor foundation by combining finely chopped cilantro, crushed garlic, diced shallots, aromatic curry powder, a touch of sweetness from sugar, and a hint of heat from chili powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Carefully heat olive oil in a pot, bringing it to a medium-high temperature. Test the oil’s readiness by dropping a garlic fragment; it should immediately sizzle and dance in the pan.
- Swiftly transfer the piping hot oil over the herb mixture, creating a fragrant and sizzling infusion. Thoroughly mix to ensure all ingredients meld together harmoniously.
- Introduce depth to the sauce by incorporating vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, rich dark soy sauce, and a zesty splash of fresh lime juice. Whisk the components until they form a cohesive, glossy mixture.
- Gently fold the prepared noodles into the sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding additional vegetarian oyster sauce if the flavor profile requires enhancement.
- Plate the stir-fry immediately while steaming hot. Optional: Embellish with a drizzle of chili oil for an extra punch of excitement and complexity.
Notes
- Hot oil transforms chopped herbs into an intensely aromatic flavor base that coats every strand of noodle.
- Quick and easy preparation means you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal in less than 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous dinner cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg