🍜 Garlic Sesame Rice Noodles with Steamed Vegetables

⏱️ Prep: 20m  |  ⏲️ 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. Cut 4 cups mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces, mince 3 cloves garlic and chop ¼ cup spring onions. Four cups is more chopping than the noodles will give you time for, so do it first.
2. Cook 225g rice noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. Steam the vegetables in a steamer basket, or in a microwave-safe dish with a splash of water, until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. While the vegetables steam, heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Add ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp water and ¼ tsp ground ginger, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Combine the noodles, steamed vegetables and sauce in a large bowl, and toss well to coat evenly.
7. Sprinkle the chopped spring onions over the dish and serve immediately.

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