Spicy Noodle Stir Fry with Gai Lan

A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired stir fry featuring thick rice noodles, vibrant gai lan, and a fiery chili garlic sauce.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

575

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.72

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Thai•Chinese

Main Ingredient:

Rice

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Stir-Fry

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

400gThick Rice Noodles(Fresh or dried; if dried, cook according to package directions)

£1.75

500gGai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)(Trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces)

£2.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

2 Red Chilies(Finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference))

£0.75

3tbspSoy Sauce(Regular or low-sodium)

£0.15

1tbspFish Sauce(Optional (for added umami, can be substituted with mushroom soy sauce for vegan option))

£0.10

1tspBrown Sugar( )

£0.05

1tbspRice Vinegar( )

£0.10

1tbspSesame Oil( )

£0.25

2tbspVegetable Oil(For stir-frying)

£0.05

2tbspRoasted Peanuts(Roughly chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Lime Wedges(For serving)

£0.50

Total Cost

£6.90

£1.72 per serving

The Method

1
If using dried rice noodles, cook them according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce (or mushroom soy sauce), brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add the gai lan to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the stems are slightly tender and the leaves are wilted.
5
Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok and pour the sauce over the noodles and gai lan.
6
Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing constantly, until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
7
Stir in the sesame oil.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with roasted peanuts and lime wedges.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (315g)

575 kcal / 2406 kJ

Carbs

75g

29% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

1350 mg

59% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the amount of chilies according to your spice preference.

For a protein boost, add tofu, tempeh, or your favorite plant-based protein to the stir-fry.

If the noodles are sticking, add a splash of water to the wok while stir-frying.

Don't overcrowd the wok. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.

You can substitute other vegetables like bok choy, snap peas, or bell peppers for the gai lan.

Cooking Equipment

Wok or large skillet

Wine Pairings

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