Easy Asian Noodles with Sweet and Sour Sauce
There are layers and layers of flavors in these Asian-inspired noodles that are ready in 30 minutes. Soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, and Asian chili-garlic sauce (found in the Asian aisle of most major grocery stores) make up the sweet and sour sauce and coat the noodles beautifully. They’re sweet and sour, with a very subtle heat from the ginger and chili-garlic sauce. Red peppers, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, and baby corn add texture and crunch to these sweet and sour noodles. Who needs takeout when homemade tastes better and you’re in control of the ingredients!
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Noodles
These easy Asian noodles call for basic ingredients you likely have on hand. Feel free to mix and match the veggies to use up whatever is in your produce drawer! Gather the following ingredients:
Noodles
Thin spaghetti Bell pepper Sugar snap peas Baby corn Sliced water chestnuts Green onions Fresh cilantro Sesame seeds
Asian noodle sauce
Rice wine vinegar Honey Soy sauce Sesame oil Lime juice Chili garlic sauce Ground ginger
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
Can I Add Protein to This Recipe?
Most definitely! I kept the recipe vegetarian, but you can add the protein of your choice, including chicken, pork, shrimp, or beef. My family never missed the meat because they were too busy slurping up noodles.
How to Make Asian Noodles
These Asian-inspired sweet and sour noodles come together in about 30 minutes and require minimal prep work. Win-win! Here are the basic recipe steps:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
These sweet and sour noodles are best fresh, but they reheat well as leftovers. Store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. One thing to note about enjoying these noodles as leftovers is that the spaghetti will continue to soak up the sweet and sour sauce as it sits in the fridge. So you may need to add a tablespoon or so of water to a skillet when you reheat these noodles, just to loosen everything up a bit!
Tips for the Best Sweet and Sour Noodles
Although this recipe is pretty straightforward, there are a few things you should keep in mind while making these noodles.
First, it’s so important that you cook the spaghetti just until al dente. The noodles will soak up the sweet and sour sauce the longer they sit in it, and if you overcook the pasta it will turn to mush once it’s mixed with the sauce. Sauté the veggies just until they’re crisp-tender. If you overcook the veggies, they’ll become heavy and won’t add extra textures to this dish. But if you cook the veggies in the order I specified, this recipe should turn out perfectly! Reheat these Asian noodles in a hot skillet with a tiny bit of oil. If you reheat them in the microwave, they’ll become rubbery. Not what you want!
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Chicken Pad Thai — EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and BETTER than takeout!! Tender rice noodles, juicy chicken, with crisp-tender carrots, cabbage, and more for an IRRESISTIBLE and AUTHENTIC chicken pad Thai!! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Asian Pork Noodles — An EASY comfort food stir fry that’s ready in 20 minutes with so many textures and flavors in every bite!! Juicy pork, tender noodles, crisp-tender veggies in a bath of sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and chili garlic sauce if you want to turn up the heat!! Thai Curry Noodles — Make these EASY Thai-inspired red curry noodles in either your Instant Pot OR on the stovetop!! Either way these noodles are COMFORTING, flavorful, and ready in less than 10 MINUTES! Faster than calling for takeout! A great MEATLESS MAIN dish or hearty side!! Peanut Chicken with Peanut Noodles — Ready in 20 minutes and is way healthier than takeout. Peanut sauce automatically makes everything taste amazing! Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce – Fast, easy, fresh, healthy, and ready in 5 minutes! Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad – Big juicy chicken chunks and texture galore from the rainbow of crispy veggies! Fast, easy, fresh and healthy! Great for picnics, potlucks, and easy dinners!
