Ginger Sesame Noodle Stir-Fry

Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant, whose root or rhizome is used as a spice. It can be consumed in many forms, fresh, dried, powdered, and in the form of oil and juice. Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian cuisines where it is used to build flavors in curries, dressings, and soups. It is also used in sweets and alcoholic beverages such as ginger cookies, ginger beer, and wine.

Ginger Sesame Noodles stir fried in a sweet and spicy, ginger garlic sauce with lots of stir-fried vegetables and toasted sesame cashews. These quick vegetable-filled noodle bowls can be made and ready in just about 20 minutes. Not only is this a healthy (vegan) noodle bowl, it’s also delicious…and extra saucy too. Just the way all noodles should be. But honestly, this just makes me more unsure of what these stir fry noodles are. It isn't a super saucy dish, but the noodles aren't exactly crispy either.

This recipe is bursting with bold ginger flavor, and loaded with veggie goodness. If you don’t have any choy bok available, you can feel free to use broccoli, or even any other green vegetable you have in your fridge. You can also use lemony Chinese fried noodles that are packed with flavors from the sesame oil, tons of fresh ginger and garlic, spring onion and a little zesty lemon for freshness.

An amazing side dish that is so good you could eat them on their own. This ginger noodles stir-fry stir fry recipe makes enough to fill a large serving dish. Just the right amount to give a small serving to a large group of people. Toasted sesame oil and spicy chili garlic sauce pack a punch in this high-protein, high-fiber ramen bowl. Gai lan has glossy leaves, hearty stems, and broccoli-esque florets. Its bitter-sweet flavor complements the earthiness of Swiss chard for a succulent noodle dish.

In addition to great taste, ginger provides a range of health benefits that you can enjoy in many forms. Here’s what you should know about all the ways ginger can add flavor to your food and support your well-being:

1. Fresh ginger boasts a potent compound called gingerol, which includes antioxidant properties and reduces inflammatory enzymes. Dried ginger also contains anti-inflammatory compounds, but gingerol changes form when heated into a different compound that’s not as effective.

2. Nausea relief. Encouraging stomach emptying can relieve the discomforts of nausea due to:

   1. Chemotherapy. Experts who work with patients receiving chemo for cancer, say ginger may take the edge off post-treatment nausea, and without some of the side effects of anti-nausea medications.

   2. Pregnancy. For generations, women have praised the power of ginger to ease “morning sickness” and other queasiness associated with pregnancy. Even the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynaecology mentions ginger as an acceptable non pharmaceutical remedy for nausea and vomiting.

3. Bloating and gas. Eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas.

4. Wear and tear on cells. Ginger contains antioxidants. These molecules help manage free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (about 225g) noodles (such as udon or soba noodles)

• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 carrot, julienned

• 1 cup of broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup of snow peas, trimmed

• 1/4 cup of soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce

• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds, toasted

• Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup).

6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, along with the sauce mixture. Toss everything together to coat the noodles and vegetables evenly.

7. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.

8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry and toss to combine.

9. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

10. Serve the Ginger Sesame Noodle Stir-Fry immediately, and enjoy!

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite proteins such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp. Adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

Depending on how many noodles you use, you may need a bit more or less sauce. Taste and adjust accordingly.

• No sesame oil? Feel free to use coconut oil or regular olive oil. Though I will say sesame oil, and especially toasted sesame oil, adds a wonderful flavor to the entire dish.

• Swap the sesame seeds: you can also use tahini in place of the sesame seeds in the sauce.

• Choose your sweetener: I like to use coconut or brown sugar in the sauce, but a little pure maple syrup will also work well.

• Pick the starch: adding arrowroot starch helps to thicken the sauce, but you can also use regular cornstarch.

1 bowl of ginger sesame noodles (Good Food Made Simple) contains 290 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 79% carbs, 11% fat, and 10% protein. This is a good source of fiber (14% of your Daily Value). Below is the nutritional value per serving:

• CALORIES: 288

• TOTAL FAT: 14.5g

• SATURATED FAT: 2.8g

• CHOLESTEROL: 22mg

• SODIUM: 182mg

• CARBOHYDRATES: 31g

• FIBER: 4.3g

• SUGAR: 1.3g

• PROTEIN: 8.8g

Ginger may have numerous health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, and other properties. It may help you lose weight, manage arthritis, reduce menstrual symptoms, and more.

This ginger sesame stir-fry dish contains no added sugar so you can feel good about eating it as part of a healthy diet. Don't worry, it still tastes great. Get veggie crazy: the best part about this recipe is that you can throw in any veggies you have on hand! These vegan noodles would also be delicious with mushrooms, snap peas, green beans or cabbage.

Feel free to store any leftover stir fry sesame noodles in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat the noodles in a microwave safe dish and divide sesame ginger noodles with stir-fried greens between bowls. Top with toasted peanuts and peppers. Drizzle with remaining chili garlic sauce. Bon appétit!