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Easy Szechuan Noodles

Quick & Easy Szechuan Noodles for Busy Weeknights

This Easy Szechuan Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Szechuan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Dried Noodles or spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) or horseradish
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Szechuan Chili Paste or Asian chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce or barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth or water
For the Vegetables
  • 100 grams Snow Peas (trimmed) or broccoli, bell peppers
For Garnishing
  • Crushed Peanuts or Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add dried noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan chili paste, hoisin sauce, sugar, and broth until sugar dissolves.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once hot, add minced ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add snow peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  5. Add the drained noodles and pour the sauce over the top. Toss to combine and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve garnished with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Szechuan chili paste used.

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