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Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Easy
Keyword Easy Dinners, Easy Lunch, Easy Recipes, Noodle Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author The Earth Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 240 g (2 packets) dried instant ramen noodles (or any noodles you prefer)
  • 1 cup (100g) oyster mushrooms (or any mushrooms of choice)
  • 2 heads baby bok choy chopped to rough pieces
  • ¼ head green cabbage shredded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes (or less depending on your spice tolerance)
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp chili garlic oil (or sub sesame oil)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds for garnish

FOR THE SAUCE

  • ¼ cup (60ml) low sodium tamari (or regular soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or regular vinegar)
  • 1½ tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweetener of choice (I used brown sugar)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Instructions

FOR THE SAUCE

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk water and corn starch together until starch has fully dissolved. Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and whisk until it is well combined. Set aside.

FOR THE NOODLES

  • Prepare the noodles according to package instructions BUT cut down the cooking time by at least 2 minutes (or boil to al dente; slightly under cooked as it will be re-introduced to heat when you stir fry). Drain the noodles.
  • Pre-heat a skillet (wok or pan) to medium high heat; coat ½ tablespoon of neutral flavored oil onto the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and stir until it slightly golden brown. Add the mushrooms and red chili flakes. Sauté for at least a minute. Season with a pinch of salt & pepper.
    Keep in mind: mushrooms cook best in a fully heated skillet. The hotter the heat, the faster it will cook and release less liquids. It also gives better texture, overall.
  • Add the noodles and stir with the mushroom and garlic mixture. Pour the sauce onto the noodles and stir fry until all the noodles are coated.
    You have to work fast. You can use two spatulas and toss on each side to stir fry. This will also keep you from beating the noodles too much.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add in the bok choy, cabbage, and green onions and mix. Toss in the green onions and splash in the chili garlic oil. Turn off heat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!