Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Crunchy kelp noodles with crisp vegetables in a zesty ginger sesame sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The noodles stay delightfully crunchy while absorbing all that gingery sauce
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal prep work
  • You can load it with whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Kelp noodles never get soft like pasta, and that crunch is exactly what makes them special
  • The sauce thickens slightly as it coats the noodles, so do not be tempted to add more liquid
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling them on top
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove, because the cooking goes fast
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