🍜 Garlic Sesame Rice Noodles with Steamed Vegetables

⏱️ Prep: none  |  ⏲️ Cook: 15m

Ingredients:

• 225g rice noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar (or any other sweetener)
• 1 tbsp water
• 4 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, courgette, snap peas)
• ¼ cup chopped spring onions

Instructions:

1. Put 225g rice noodles on to cook according to the packet instructions. While they cook, mince 3 cloves garlic, chop ¼ cup spring onions and cut 4 cups mixed vegetables into pieces. Drain the noodles and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. At the same time, steam the mixed vegetables in a steamer basket, or in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water, until crisp-tender (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Add ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp water and ¼ tsp ground ginger to the saucepan, and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, while the vegetables steam.
5. Combine the noodles, steamed vegetables and sauce in a large bowl, and toss well to coat evenly.
6. Sprinkle the chopped spring onions over the dish and serve immediately.

Note: Customise with your favourite vegetables, or add tofu, chicken or shrimp.