Description
This Easy Chili Crisp Veggie Noodle Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish that combines tender rice noodles with crisp bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots, all coated in a bold chili crisp sauce. Quick to prepare, it delivers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and tangy notes, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs for an irresistible texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Noodles
- 200 g rice noodles (soak or boil according to package instructions)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, finely grated
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Sauce & Seasonings
- 3 tbsp chili crisp
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus a drizzle)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Soak or boil the rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook vegetables: Add the sliced bell peppers, snap peas, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add sauce and noodles: Stir in the chili crisp, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss in the cooked rice noodles and sliced scallions, mixing well to combine and heat through.
- Finish and garnish: Drizzle additional sesame oil if desired. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and crushed peanuts for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust chili crisp quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if avoiding gluten.
- For added protein, toss in tofu or cooked chicken strips.
- Vegetables can be substituted based on availability, such as broccoli or snap peas.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand for deeper flavor.
