Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable Version)

Crunchy kelp noodles with colorful vegetables in zesty ginger sauce

# Components:

→ 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place kelp noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl until fully combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot. Sauté for 3–4 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 noodles to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything. Toss continuously for 2–3 minutes until noodles and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to plates or bowls immediately. Top with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually eat
  • The crunch stays intact while the vegetables get that perfect tender-crisp moment
02 -
  • Kelp noodles never get soft like pasta, that crunch is their thing, so embrace it rather than fighting against it
  • Have everything prepped before you start cooking, stir-fries happen fast and there's no pause button once the heat is on
03 -
  • If your kelp noodles seem extra crunchy, give them a longer soak or even a quick boil in salted water for 2 minutes
  • Toast extra sesame seeds and store them in a jar, they're handy to have on hand for last-minute garnishes
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