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Tossing noodles with sauce and veggies in a wok to finish Spicy Thai Noodles.

Spicy Thai Noodles – Quick & Colorful Dinner

5 from 1 vote
These Spicy Thai Noodles are bursting with flavor — a quick, colorful, and satisfying noodle dish ready in just 20 minutes! Packed with garlic, soy sauce, chili, and fresh vegetables, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner for anyone craving bold Thai-inspired flavors. You can serve it hot or cold, making it perfect for meal prep or quick lunches.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g rice noodles
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped (or 1 tsp chili flakes)
  • 15 ml sesame oil
  • 10 ml honey or brown sugar
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 10 ml rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 handful fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 10 g crushed peanuts (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & chopping board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the noodles: Boil rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
    Boiling rice noodles for Spicy Thai Noodles recipe in a pot of water.
  2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir until combined.
    Preparing Spicy Thai Noodles sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
  3. Stir-fry the aromatics: Heat a wok over medium heat. Add a bit of sesame oil, then sauté garlic and chili until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
    Sautéing garlic and chili in a wok for authentic Spicy Thai Noodles flavor.
  4. Add vegetables: Add carrots and bell pepper, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
  5. Combine everything: Add the noodles and sauce to the wok. Toss well until coated and heated through.
    Colorful vegetables like carrots and bell peppers added to Spicy Thai Noodles stir-fry.
  6. Garnish and serve: Top with green onions, coriander, and crushed peanuts. Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime juice.
    Tossing noodles with sauce and veggies in a wok to finish Spicy Thai Noodles.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste — add more chili flakes or sriracha for extra heat.
For a protein boost, add tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
These noodles are also delicious served cold as a Thai noodle salad.