Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of this Crispy Cake Noodle Stir Fry recipe that combines golden brown noodles with tender stir-fried meat and vegetables in a savory sauce. A satisfying Asian-inspired dish perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodle Cake:
- 8 oz thin egg noodles or chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast or beef (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (like bok choy, carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodle Cake: Boil noodles until just tender, drain, rinse, pat dry, and press into a disc shape.
- Cook the Noodle Cake: Heat oil in a skillet, cook noodle cake until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Cook meat, add garlic, vegetables, sauces, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened.
- Assemble: Spoon the stir-fry over the noodle cake and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add tofu or more vegetables.
- You can make smaller individual noodle cakes for easy serving.
- The noodle cake can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
