Vegan Fried Noodles

🛒 Ingredients

• #Main Ingredients;
• 300 g dried wheat noodles or fresh noodles — cooked according to package, drained, tossed with 1 tsp oil
• 3 cloves garlic — minced.. 1 cm fresh ginger — grated
• 1 medium carrot — cut into thin matchsticks
• ½ red or yellow bell pepper — thinly sliced
• 1 cup bok choy or choy sum — chopped.. ½ cup bean sprouts
• 2 spring onions — sliced, separate white and green parts
• 3–4 tbsp neutral cooking oil — divided
• #Vegan Egg Strips (topping, optional);
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1½ tbsp sweet soy sauce or coconut sugar syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil.. ½ tsp ground white pepper.. ¼ tsp salt — adjust to taste
• ½ tsp chilli flakes or sliced fresh chilli — optional, for heat
• #Garnish;
• 3 tbsp roasted peanuts — roughly crushed
• Fresh coriander leaves,, Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender but still firm. Drain well, rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking, then toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make vegan egg strips (if using): Whisk chickpea flour, water, turmeric, and salt until smooth. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan over medium heat. Pour in a thin layer of batter, cook 1–2 minutes until set, flip carefully, and cook 1 more minute. Roll up and slice into thin strips. Set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté aromatics: Heat remaining oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of spring onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until wonderfully fragrant — do not burn.

4. 4

   Cook vegetables: Add carrot, bell pepper, and bok choy. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add bean sprouts and chilli (if using), toss briefly.

5. 5

   Combine everything: Add the cooked noodles to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Toss and stir-fry vigorously for 3–4 minutes until noodles are hot, evenly coloured, and slightly crispy in spots.

6. 6

   Finish & serve: Toss in the green parts of spring onion. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Plate up, top generously with chickpea omelette strips, crushed peanuts, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Enjoy hot!