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Spicy Thai Noodles

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A combination of rice noodles and stir-fry vegetables make this spicy dish a favorite in any household. Can serve as an entree or a side dish.

Preparation facts

Servings: 4

Yield: 8 cups (1.9L)

Ingredients

1/4 cup (120mL) rice vinegar

3 Tbs (45mL) soy sauce, low sodium

2 Tbs (20g) brown sugar

1 tsp (3g) cornstarch

2 tsp (10mL) sesame oil, divided

1/2 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes

7 oz (200g) rice noodles, uncooked

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, shredded

1 green chili pepper, fresh, sliced lengthwise very thin

3 green onions, chopped in 4-inch (10cm) pieces & slivered lengthwise

2 cups (180g) nappa cabbage, (Chinese cabbage), shredded

Directions

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, one tsp sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Prepare noodles according to package directions.

Heat one tsp (5g) of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, carrot, green chili and onions, stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cabbage and stir fry 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over vegetables and cook for 2 minutes until hot and bubbly. Cover vegetables to keep warm.

Pour vegetables and sauce over cooked noodles. Mix together and serve.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 22 (8%)
% Daily Value*
4%Total Fat 3g
2%Saturated Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
24%Sodium 569mg
13%Potassium 438mg
21%Total Carbohydrate 63g
13%Dietary Fiber 3.2g
Sugars 10g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
8%Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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