🍳 Easy Fried Noodles (Stir-Fried Style)
🕒 Ready in: 20 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 2–4
🧂 Ingredients
Base:
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8 oz (225 g) egg noodles or lo mein noodles (cooked & drained)
You can also use spaghetti, ramen noodles, or rice noodles.
Sauce (adjust to taste):
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (adds deep umami flavor)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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½ tsp sugar
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Optional: 1 tsp chili paste or sriracha for heat
Aromatics & Stir-Fry:
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or peanut oil)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ small onion, sliced
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1 cup vegetables (shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, bean sprouts, etc.)
Optional Add-ins:
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Scrambled egg
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Sliced chicken, shrimp, or tofu (pre-cooked or quickly stir-fried before adding noodles)
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Green onions, chopped (for topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Cook the noodles
Cook according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, and drain. Toss with a bit of oil to prevent sticking. -
Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chili paste (if using). Set aside. -
Heat the wok or pan
Add oil over high heat. Once hot, add garlic and onion — stir-fry for ~30 seconds until fragrant. -
Add veggies and/or protein
Stir-fry until just tender (2–3 min). If using pre-cooked meat, toss it in here. -
Add noodles and sauce
Add noodles to the pan. Pour sauce over top and toss everything together using tongs or chopsticks. Stir-fry 2–4 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy in spots. -
Finish & serve
Top with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of extra chili oil if you like.
🔁 Variations
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Thai-style: Add fish sauce and lime juice, use rice noodles
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Sweet & spicy: Add hoisin sauce and sriracha
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Crunchy twist: Top with crushed peanuts or fried shallots
Would you like a specific version next?
✅ Chili garlic noodles
✅ Beef chow mein
✅ Vegan fried noodles
✅ Indo-style (mee goreng)
