Savory Rice Noodle

Ingredients for 2-3 servings

Feel free to use any vegetables you like, for a total of about 3 cups. It’s a simple everyday meal of mine, but someone requested the recipe, so I thought I’d share it here.

Ingredients

Noodles

• 200 g dried rice noodles (5 mm)

  
  

Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup aromatic vegetables (onion, green onion, leek, etc.)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ tsp caraway seeds (cumin)

• 2g salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp sweet paprika powder

Vegetables

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell pepper, carrot, bok choy stems, etc.)

• 1 cup leafy greens (spinach, bok choy leaves, etc.)

• 1/3 cup soy schnitzel (alnatura's)

Broth

• 1 tsp vegan broth powder

• 2 cups water

To Add Later

• 1 tbsp brewer’s yeast

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or less

• 1 tbsp fried onions

• A pinch of black pepper or chili

Instructions

1. Prepare the noodles.

   Soak the rice noodles in cold water for 1 hour (or hot water for 3 minutes if you’re short on time). Drain and set aside.

   

2. Sauté the base.

   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.Add the aromatic vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, and caraway seeds.Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

   

3. Season the base.

   Add the salt, and sweet paprika powder. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.

   

4. Add mixed vegetables.

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.Add the mixed vegetables of your choice and stir fry it for another 2–3 minutes then add tomato paste.

   

5. Add broth and simmer.

   Pour in 2 cups of water and mix in the vegan broth powder.Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the flavors to blend. Add the dry soy schnitzel, along with the sugar and brewer’s yeast, to help thicken the tomato-based broth.

   

6. Add pre soaked noodles and leafy greens of your choice.

   Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and have absorbed most of the broth.(Cover it with a lid )

   

   

7. Finish with seasoning .

   Turn off the heat. Stir in soy sauce.Season with a pinch of pepper and chili to taste.

   

8. Serve warm.

   Optionally topped with extra fried onions or fresh herbs.