Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Crunchy kelp noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in zesty ginger sauce

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz kelp noodles, rinsed and drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
11 - 2 tsp maple syrup or agave nectar
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes

→ Toppings

14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves
16 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Place kelp noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Stir in spinach and green onions. Cook for 1 minute, tossing constantly, until spinach just begins to wilt.
05 - Add drained kelp noodles to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Toss for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring noodles and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and top with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This entire dish comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The crunch of kelp noodles is completely addictive and unlike any other noodle youve tried
02 -
  • Kelp noodles will never get soft like pasta, that crunch is exactly what makes them special
  • Have all your vegetables prepped before you start cooking because the stir fry happens fast
03 -
  • Use the largest pan or wok you have so everything has room to dance around and get properly stir fried
  • Grate your ginger against a microplane so it melts into the sauce instead of creating little spicy chunks
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