Hunan Spicy Noodles

Hunan Spicy Noodles are a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Hunan cuisine with its bold spices and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe features chewy noodles tossed in a spicy, aromatic sauce, making it a perfect comfort food for spice lovers.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Snow peas - 100 grams
• Scallions - 2, chopped
• Hunan chili paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and snow peas to the pan, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Stir in the Hunan chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.
6. Add the cooked rice noodles and lime juice to the pan, tossing everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains ginger and garlic, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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