Singaporean Rice Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 package of rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
• 1/2 cup of chopped onion
• 1/2 cup of carrots, julienned
• 1/2 cup of bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 cup of mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the rice noodles in a pot of boiling water, according to the package instructions.
2. Drain the noodles and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, onion, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the soy sauce, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3-5 minutes, until the noodles are heated through.
5. Divide the noodles among individual serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Rice noodles are a popular ingredient in Chinese, Thai, and Singaporean cuisine.
• Rice noodles can be found in most Asian markets and some grocery stores.
• This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the soy sauce and replacing the vegetable broth with a vegetable-based broth.