Description
Cilantro lime noodle stir-fry delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Quick weeknight meals can include this simple, satisfying noodle dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.2 oz (147 g) noodles of choice
- ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ shallot or red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1.5 to 2 tablespoons vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ tablespoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Par-cook noodles until al dente, quickly rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside in a separate container.
- Flavor Base Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped cilantro, crushed garlic, diced shallots, curry powder, sugar, and chili powder to establish a robust aromatic foundation.
- Oil Infusion: Heat olive oil in a pot at medium-high temperature, testing readiness by dropping a garlic piece that sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Sauce Development: Pour hot oil over herb mixture, creating a fragrant infusion. Integrate vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, whisking until a smooth, glossy sauce emerges.
- Noodle Integration: Gently fold prepared noodles into the sauce, ensuring complete and even coating. Adjust seasoning by tasting and adding additional vegetarian oyster sauce if needed.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer stir-fry to serving plates while piping hot. Optional: Enhance with a delicate drizzle of chili oil for an extra flavor dimension and visual appeal.
Notes
- Noodle Prep Trick: Partially cook noodles to maintain a perfect al dente texture, preventing mushy results and ensuring a delightful bite.
- Flavor Fusion Technique: Combine herbs and spices before adding hot oil to release maximum aromatics and create a deeply infused base.
- Sauce Balance Mastery: Whisk sauces thoroughly to achieve a glossy, well-integrated coating that clings beautifully to every noodle strand.
- Quick Serving Strategy: Plate immediately while steaming hot to preserve the vibrant flavors and optimal texture of the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg