Spicy Vegetable Stir-Fry Noodles

Ingredients:

Noodles & Veggies:

• 200g (7 oz) noodles (rice, egg, or ramen)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup snap peas or green beans
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or basil (for garnish)

Spicy Stir-Fry Sauce:

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• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (like sambal oelek) or sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles:
   Prepare according to package instructions. Drain, rinse in cold water, and toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking.
2. Make the spicy sauce:
   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chili garlic sauce, and red pepper flakes.
3. Cook your protein (see options below):
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Sear or sauté your chosen protein (details below), then set aside.
4. Stir-fry the vegetables:
   In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry onion, garlic, and ginger for 30 seconds.
   Add carrot, bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and cabbage. Cook 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Combine and finish:
   Return protein to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour in the spicy sauce. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until hot and evenly coated.
6. Garnish and serve:
   Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs. Serve hot.

Protein Choices (pick one):

• Tofu (vegan):
  200g firm tofu, pressed and cubed. Pan-fry until golden on all sides.
• Chicken:
  1 chicken breast, thinly sliced. Sauté until fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes.
• Shrimp:
  200g peeled and deveined